asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the average number of men engaged on employment schemes in each of the months of April, May, June, July and August, 1946, distinguishing between the number of men employed on (a) minor employment and land reclamation schemes, and (b) other schemes; and the average of such monthly employment for the whole year.
Written Answers. - Employment Schemes.
Subject to final check, the average number of men engaged on employment schemes in each of the months of April, May, June, July and August, 1946, and the average over the year ended 31st August, 1946, distinguishing between the numbers employed on (a) minor employment and land reclamation schemes (which are shown under the heading of Farm Improvements Schemes) and (b) other schemes, are as follows:—
|
Month |
Minor Employment Schemes |
Farm Improvements Schemes |
Total (Minor Employment and Farm Improvements Schemes) |
Other Schemes |
Total for all Schemes |
|
April, 1946 |
233 |
8,052 |
8,285 |
2,666 |
10,951 |
|
May, ,, |
158 |
4,932 |
5,090 |
2,049 |
7,139 |
|
June, ,, |
148 |
3,211 |
3,359 |
2,023 |
5,382 |
|
July, ,, |
111 |
2,660 |
2,771 |
1,848 |
4,619 |
|
August ,, |
49 |
3,414 |
3,463 |
1,947 |
5,410 |
|
Year ended 31st August, 1946 |
1,106 |
6,430 |
7,536 |
4,999 |
12,535 |