HC Deb 26 July 1974 vol 877 c580W
Mr. Bates

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the number of people employed in the paper and board manufacturing industry at the latest date for which figures are available; and what are his estimates for each quarter of the coming year.

Mr. John Fraser

In May 1974 the estimated number of employees in employment in the industry in Great Britain was 68,600 The estimate is subject to revision when the results of the June 1974 census of employment become available. My Department does not make forecasts of future levels of employment.