Mr. Scott-Elliotasked the Minister of Labour the number of workers employed, either directly or indirectly, upon exports in June and December, 1945; what is the comparable figure today; and what is his estimate in respect of next June.
§ Mr. IsaacsThe only figures available relate to the estimated number of workers employed directly in the manufacture of goods for export. The figures for 30th June and 31st December, 1945, were 417,000 and 897,000 respectively. Figures are not available for any later date, nor am I able to make an estimate for next June.