HC Deb 06 April 1938 vol 334 cc330-1
30. Mr. R. Gibson

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many non-industrial workers at the Royal Naval Torpedo Factory, Greenock, and in the Admiralty service generally, will, respectively, by virtue of the recent decision, now be able to avail themselves of the new facilities to have their contributions for hospital purposes collected, by arrangement, by way of deduction from their pay.

Mr. Cooper

All non-industrial workers in Admiralty service at home will be able to have their contribution for hospital purposes deducted from their pay as soon as the new plan comes into force. The number involved is approximately 10,000, which includes about 200 at the Royal Naval Torpedo Factory, Greenock.

Mr. Gibson

Will the right hon. Gentleman expedite as much as possible the coming into force of this arrangement?

Mr. Cooper

Yes, Sir.