HC Deb 06 December 1956 vol 561 c155W
44. Mr. Steele

asked the Minister of Labour the number of aircraft workers who have become redundant this year and the number now working short-time, giving each region separately.

Mr. Iain Macleod

According to reports from my local offices, 1,796 aircraft workers have become redundant this year. I am not aware of any now on short time, although I am that some short-time working is likely. The regional figures of redundant workers are:

Region
London and South Eastern 1,265
Eastern 18
Southern 322
South Western 70
Midland 41
Scotland 80
1,796