HC Deb 06 April 1927 vol 204 c2055
43. Mr. KELLY

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty the number of workpeople who were employed in Admiralty industrial establishments at the end of February, 1925, 1926, and 1927?

Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAM

The numbers at the respective dates were 70,952; 66,624; and 63,524.

Mr. KELLY

Does that include establishments at home and abroad?

Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAM

The numbers employed exclude those employed at Singapore and those employed in hospitals, colleges, etc.