asked the Minister of Aviation Supply in view of the fact that the official figures for unemployed in November, 1970 show the highest number for 30 years, what action he has taken or intends taking, through his Department by placing orders or otherwise to assist in reducing this number of unemployed.

As far as military projects are concerned the orders placed by my Department are to meet specific requirements. In deciding upon launching aid for civil projects the effect upon employment is one of the matters to which careful consideration is given.