§ 40. Mr. W. H. Greenasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that a number of skilled workmen received notice to terminate their employment at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, on 30th April last, on the ground that there was a shortage of work; and will he state the reasons for this and whether there is a prospect of re-employment of these workmen?
§ The Financial Secretary to the War Office (Sir Victor Warrender)The workmen referred to, about 10 in number, were engaged on a temporary basis for a specific piece of work, entirely outside the main production programme, which has now been finished. Should a suitable opportunity arise, the re-employment of these men could be considered.
§ Mr. GreenDoes the Minister feel that such action is likely to assist the Government in their desire to get the trade unions to expedite the output of munitions?