§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) what is the male job loss in the five counties of Mid-Wales in 1971 and 1972;
(2) how many male jobs in manufacturing industry were created in the five counties of Mid-Wales in 1971 and 1972.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithPrecise information about jobs lost and jobs created is not available, but an indication of net annual changes can be obtained by comparing mid-year employment estimates, the most recent of which, for local areas, relate to June 1971. Between June 1970 and June 1971 there was no significant change
206Wrequiring, respectively, a standstill or a reduction in incomes.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkNotices applying Section 2 of the Act have been served on two companies. The effect of one was to stop the payment of a proposed increase in pay and of the other to require reversion to the rates paid before 6th November 1972.