by John Wellens
Immediately after the war the birthrate In this country increased dramatically: from 15 births per thousand before the war to 20.7 per thousand in 1947. But this rise was only temporary, and by 1954 the birthrate was back to normal. This so-called ' bulge' in the population figures has already caused special problems in the schools. Before very long it will be having an effect on employment in industry.