asked the Taoiseach if he will give particulars of the increase in productivity for 1964 in the terms of the reply to Question No. 67 of 8th April, 1964.
Written Answers. - Increase in Productivity.
88.
The following table gives the information requested by the Deputy and includes revised figures for 1960 and 1963.
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Base 1950 = 100 |
Base 1955 = 100 |
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1960 |
1963 |
1964 |
1960 |
1963 |
1964 |
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Volume of output per person engaged: |
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Manufacturing industry |
122.9 |
134.9 |
143.4 |
114.6 |
125.9 |
133.8 |
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Transportable goods industries |
123.8 |
137.4 |
145.6 |
114.8 |
127.5 |
135.0 |
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Expenditure on gross national product at constant market prices per person at work. |
137.0 |
152.8 |
158.8 |
115.7 |
129.1 |
134.1 |
As regards interpretation of these figures I would draw the Deputy's attention to the reply to Question No. 2 of 27 July, 1961.