§ 18. Captain GEEasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that 60 disabled men have been discharged from the Army Ordnance Department, Royal Dockyard, Woolwich, during the past 10 days; and if, seeing that there is sufficient work awaiting completion to keep these men fully employed for at least 12 months, these men can be kept on for the present?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The staff that remains is sufficient for all essential duties, and I much regret, therefore, that the matter cannot be reconsidered.
§ Captain GEEWill the right hon. Gentleman consider the advisability of passing a Measure making the employment of disabled men compulsory?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSAt present the establishment does include 20 per cent. of disabled men.
§ Captain GEEIs it not a fact that some of this work has been taken away from Woolwich quite recently, and that disabled men have been turned out on to the streets in consequence?