HC Deb 02 May 1923 vol 163 cc1348-9
16. Mr. HANCOCK

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the total number of established men employed in His Majesty's dockyards for each year since 1918.

Commander EYRES-MONSELL

As the reply contains many figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the reply:

The total number of established workmen borne on the books of His Majesty's dockyards at home in April, 1918, and the following years were:

1918 … … … 13,899
1919 … … … 15,255
1920 … … … 15,453
1921 … … … 15,476
1922 … … … 15,344
1923 … … … 14,756