Motor Industry, Midlands (Short-Time Working)

HC Deb 23 October 1961 vol 646 cc30-1W

Mr. Chapman

asked the Minister of Labour if he will state the extent of short-time working in the motor industry in the Midlands.

Mr. Hare

It is estimated that in the week ending 21st October, 1961, about 19,500 workers were on short time at motor car and component factories in the Ministry's Midland Region.