HOLTON HEATH FACTORY.

HC Deb 13 November 1929 vol 231 c2018

23. Mr. KELLY

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of civilian employés now engaged at the Holton Heath factory, with the number of youths?

Mr. AMMON

The number is 1,266, including 18 youths.

Mr. KELLY

Are these youths engaged on explosives work?

Mr. AMMON

There are seven who are engaged in handling explosives.

Mr. KELLY

Can my hon. Friend say what the ages of these young people are, and if they are on piece-work?

Mr. AMMON

As to the first part of my hon. Friend's question, they are under 20. As to the last part, I cannot say.