HC Deb 26 April 1956 vol 551 c168W
63. Mr. Malcolm MacPherson

asked the Minister of Labour the numbers, for each week since 8th March, of men employed in iron foundries in the Falkirk-Bonnybridge area who have been working short time.

Mr. Iain Macleod

The approximate number of men affected by short-time working are:

Week ending 10th March 630
Week ending 17th March 830
Week ending 24th March 920
Week ending 31st March 1,060
Week ending 7th April 1,470
Week ending 14th April 1,340
Week ending 21st April 1,360