§ 15. Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is now in a position to say what rearrangements of work have been made as will reduce the number of discharges substantially below the number which originally seemed necessary?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)As I have already stated steps have been taken during the last few weeks which have enabled us, by readjustment of work between the yards, substantially to reduce the number of discharges originally contemplated. I am now glad to be able to say that a further resurvey of the situation places us in the position to avoid any discharges as far as can be seen at present.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think it would be advisable to state what these rearrangements are so that the men in the yards may understand?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe men in the yards understand all right. The First Lord no doubt will make a statement on Vote 8 as to the matter.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEWill the right hon. Gentleman say when Vote G will be taken?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThat question should be addressed to the Prime Minister.