HC Deb 18 November 1947 vol 444 c166W
97. Mr. Lennox-Boyd

asked the Minister of Supply what are the cuts made in the labour force in the last six months at the principal aircraft factories.

Mr. J. Freeman

The labour force at these factories is continually adjusted by the firms themselves to meet the needs of their production programmes. During the six months ended 30th September, it is estimated that the numbers employed at the principal factories decreased by 4.2 per cent.