HC Deb 23 February 1921 vol 138 cc905-6
21. Mr. HAYDAY

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how much money is being saved weekly in wages under the short-time scheme in the Clarence Victualling Yard, Gosport, Priddy's Hard, Gosport, and the Director of Works Department, Haslar; the number of additional workmen for whom this sum is estimated to provide employment; and how many additional workmen are now so employed?

Sir J. CRAIG

As the answer includes a considerable number of figures, perhaps the hon. Member will allow me to publish it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

The following is the answer referred:—

The particulars asked for are as follows:

Weekly amount saved under the short-time scheme:

Clarence Yard £120
Priddy's Hard Armament Supply Department £771
Works Department, Haslar District £233

Additional number of men for whom the money saved would provide employment in each case:

Clarence Yard 40
Priddy's Hard Armament Supply Department 200
Works Department, Haslar District 67

Additional workmen now employed in each case:

Clarence Yard 24
Priddy's Hard Armament Supply Department 336
Works Department, Haslar District 66