CARDINGTON FACTORY (EMPLOYÉES).

HC Deb 02 May 1928 vol 216 c1708

38. Mr. KELLY

asked the Secretary of State for Air the number of men employed by his Department at Carding-ton in March, 1927 and 1928?

Sir P. SASSOON

The numbers of industrial male employés on the dates in question were 272 and 354 respectively.

Mr. WELLS

Is not this likely to increase as airship building increases?

Sir P. SASSOON

I am afraid that I cannot answer that question without notice.

Mr. E. BROWN

Can the hon. Baronet say whether the progress which is being made in the building of the airship at Cardington is considered satisfactory?

Sir P. SASSOON

Quite satisfactory.