HC Deb 12 November 1929 vol 231 c1714
42. Mr. KELLY

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office the number of men, women and youths employed at the Waltham Abbey factory in September and October of this year?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Shinwell)

The numbers of civilian employés at the Royal Gunpowder Factory, Waltham Abbey, on 1st September and 1st October, were 279 and 280 respectively. These figures include in each case four male employés under 21 years of age and one woman.

Mr. KELLY

Do the young people who are engaged upon explosives work in the danger buildings?

Mr. SHINWELL

No.