asked the Minister for Transport and Power if he will ensure that the maximum number of persons will be maintained in employment in every sector for which he has responsibility.

Every effort is, and will continue to be, made by my Department and the State bodies under my aegis to ensure that the maximum amount of employment is afforded, consistent, of course, with the efficient and economic operation of the various services and commercial activities involved.

Questions Nos. 45 and 46 are postponed. The remaining questions will appear on tomorrow's Order Paper.

I wish to raise on the Adjournment the subject matter of Question No. 105 as it appeared on the Order Paper of 1st June, 1976.

I will communicate with the Deputy.