HC Deb 03 May 1928 vol 216 cc1910-1
82. Mr. KELLY

asked the Secretary of State for War the number of civilian employés in the service of the War Department at Feltham in March, 1924, 1926 and 1928, respectively?

Mr. COOPER

The numbers of civilian employés borne on the pay roll of the Royal Army Service Corps Depot at Feltham in March, 1924, 1926 and 1928 were approximately 550, 525 and 420, respectively.

Mr. KELLY

Does that mean that part of the work that was formally done by civilians is now done by men in the Forces?

Mr. COOPER

To some extent, that is the case.