HC Deb 24 March 1914 vol 60 c188
38. Mr. TYSON WILSON

asked the hon. Member for St. George's-in-the-East, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether the number of workmen employed on the maintenance staff of the Office of Works has been greatly reduced during the last three months; and, if so, will he state by what number it has been reduced?

Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN (Lord of the Treasury)

The number has been reduced by 200.

Mr. TYSON WILSON

Will there be a reduction in the number of supervisors?

Mr. BENN

I cannot say that.