§ Mr. Lawsonasked the Minister of Labour (1) what was the number of employees in the steel-making industry of Lanarkshire in 1948, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1956, and 1958;
(2) what was the number of boys under 18 years of age employed in the steel-making industry in Lanarkshire in 1948, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1956 and 1958.
§ Mr. HeathThe following table gives the information desired:
ESTIMATED NUMBERS OF EMPLOYEES IN THE IRON AND STEEL MELTING, ROLLING, ETC., INDUSTRY IN LANARKSHIRE — Men aged 18 and over Boys under 18 Women and Girls Total Mid-1948 19,640 1,140 1,160 21,940 Mid-1950 19,550 1,040 1,140 21,730 Mid-1952 18,230 1,070 950 20,250 Mid-1954 17,510 980 920 19,410 Mid-1956 17,790 990 930 19,710 Mid-1958 16,790 830 960 18,580