HC Deb 11 May 1966 vol 728 c66W
45. Mr. McMaster

asked the Minister of Aviation if he will estimate how many people will be employed on aircraft construction and missile work by Short Brothers and Harland in December, 1966, and December, 1967, respectively.

Mr. Mulley

On the basis of present orders and workload, about 6,000 in December, 1966, and 3,500 in December, 1967. In addition there are likely to be about 400 workers employed in general engineering at both these dates.