HC Deb 22 October 1908 vol 194 cc1345-6
MAJOR ANSTRUTHER-GRAY (St. Andrews Burghs)

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he can state how many men are now being employed at Rosyth Dock, and in what capacity.

MR. MCKENNA

The invitations to tender for the main contract are now being issued. No men can be employed on the work until the contract is made. At present there are on the site, five Admiralty workmen and 107 men employed by the road contractor.

MR. ARTHUR LEE (Hampshire, Fareham)

By what, date have the contracts to be in?

MR. MCKENNA

I will inquire. I think they are to be returned this year.