§ 148. Mr. Hamiltonasked the Minister of Labour how many men, women, and juveniles were employed in the Scottish linen industry on the latest date for which figures are available; and what were the comparable figures in each of the last four years.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodEstimates of employment in Scotland are available only for the end of May of each year and the latest available figures are those for end May, 1957. The following table shows the estimated numbers of employees in employment in the linen and soft hemp industry in Scotland at the end of May of each of the years 1954 to 1957.
will indicate the number of vacancies in each particular trade.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodAbout 130. I am sending details to the hon. Member.