§ 59. Mr. Gowerasked the Minister of Labour what is his estimate of the effect on employment in the Barry area of the decision of the War Office to close the boat stores there, and the decision of the Admiralty to withdraw ships of the Reserve Fleet from the port of Barry, respectively.
§ Mr. HeathI am informed that 79 workers will be affected by the closure of the War Department Boat Stores Depot, of whom 14 may be offered transfer to other Government establishments; and that the withdrawal of ships of the Reserve Fleet will affect 25 workers employed by private contractors.