§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the average number of tradesmen, labourers and apprentices employed on housing contracts at East Kilbride each year since the Development Corporation was appointed.
§ Mr. MaclayThe average numbers of building operatives employed on housing contracts at East Kilbride are as follows. Statistics are not available for years earlier than 1950–51, nor for the separate categories of building labour referred to by the hon. Member.
Year ended 31st March, 1951 120 Year ended 31st March, 1952 200 Year ended 28th March, 1953 779 Year ended 27th March, 1954 1,240 Year ended 26th March, 1955 1,165 Year ended 24th March, 1956 781 Year ended 6th April, 1957 694 Period ended 30th November, 1957 708