HC Deb 08 February 1937 vol 320 c25
48. Mr. Thurtle

asked the Prime Minister whether he has himself examined the facts upon which the recent dismissal of five men from His Majesty's Dockyards was based?

The Prime Minister

As was stated by my right hon. Friend the First Lord of the Admiralty in the course of the Debate on 26th January, the circumstances which led to these dismissals were considered by the Cabinet and I have myself carefully examined the case. I have satisfied myself—as did my right hon. Friend—that in the interests not only of the Navy but also of the overwhelming majority of the men in the Dockyards, these five men could not remain in the employment of the State.

Mr. Thurtle

Do I understand from the Prime Minister that he himself has personally looked into the circumstances of these abnormal dismissals?

The Prime Minister

I have nothing to add to the answer which I have given.

Mr. Sandys

Is it in the interests of Parliamentary procedure or of the five men themselves that this matter should be raised every day?

Mr. Thurtle

On the point raised by the hon. Member—

Mr. Speaker

Mr. Day.