HC Deb 26 July 1967 vol 751 c179W
Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Minister of Labour if he will state the total number of men employed in manufacturing industry in Wales; and how this figure compares with the figure for the corresponding month in each year 1960 to 1966.

Mr. Hattersley

Following is the information:

Estimated numbers of male employees in employment in Wales in manufacturing industries (Orders III—XVI of the Standard Industrial Classification)
(Thousands)
June, 1960 … … 220
June, 1961 … … 226
June, 1962 … … 220
June, 1963 … … 224
June, 1964 … … 231
June, 1965 … … 235
June, 1966 … … 240

Estimates for June, 1967 will be available early in 1968.