asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he has noted the reduction in the number employed in the paper and printing industry indicated in the quarterly industrial review as between March this year and last year; how this can be reconciled with the expected increase in employment in the trade by 1970 indicated in the NIEC report; and if a new process of printing has had an effect on employment.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Employment in Paper and Printing Industry.
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I have noted the position. The breakdown of the figures shows, however, that the reduction is in the paper sector and not in printing. The reduction, which is due largely to the effects of the British import surcharge, is expected to be temporary and it does not invalidate the projection in the NIEC Report.