HC Deb 27 July 1962 vol 663 cc200-1W
Sir W. Robson Brown

asked the Minister of Labour what are the estimated numbers of school-leavers, male and female, respectively, during the years 1962–70; what the estimated numbers of male and female workers in industry who will reach the ages of 65 and 60, respectively, during the same period; and what is expected to be the net estimated gain in the labour force for the years 1962–70.

Mr. Hare

It is estimated that during this period about 3,380,000 boys and 3,240,000 girls will leave school; that about 1,850,000 male and 1,075,000 female workers will reach the ages of 65 and 60, respectively; and that the labour force will increase by about 750,000.

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