to very large numbers of young men and women in the years ahead.
It is essential that this fact should not be lost sight of, either
by young people contemplating their choice of career or by their
parents, teachers, and others who advise them in their choice.
15.
The Government recognises that its proposals for reductions
in' defence plans will cause some industrial and employment problems
in certain areas and for certain firms. But the changes in our
equipment programme will be made as smoothly as possible and with
the maximum of notice to e able industry to adjust its plans. I
am confident that this should make the problems more manageable;
and I am in close touch with my Rt Hon Friend, the Secretary of
State for Industry, on these aspects of the review.