CIVILIAN EMPLOYÉS, GIBRALTAR AND MALTA.

HC Deb 05 March 1929 vol 226 cc180-1

17. Mr. KELLY

asked the Secretary of State for War the number of civilian employés engaged by the War Department at Gibraltar and Malta in December, 1928?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON EVANS

Excluding men employed on fluctuating work, such as unloading transports and works services, the numbers of War Department civilian employés at Gibraltar and Malta on 1st December, 1928, were approximately 230 at Gibraltar and 330 at Malta.

Mr. KELLY

Is there any intention of increasing that number?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

No. The numbers fluctuate somewhat, but there is no policy such as the hon. Member indicates.