HC Deb 06 July 1964 vol 698 cc39-40W
98. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Minister of Labour how many workers were employed in the arms industries on 31st June, 1964, as compared with 31st June, 1963.

44, 45 to 54, 55 to 64, and 65 years and over; what have been the changes in each group over the period; and what is the percentage distribution of the nation's total labour force within these age groups for 1963.

Mr. Godber

Following is the information:

Mr. Godber

I regret that the information is not available. It is estimated that the numbers employed in manufacturing industry on defence contract work were 375,000 in May, 1963 and 363,000 in May, 1964.