HC Deb 01 February 1939 vol 343 c205
28. Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty the number of men employed by the Admiralty at Malta and Gibraltar in January, 1938, and January, 1939; and what reduction in the working week has taken place during the last 12 months?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty (Mr. Shakespeare)

The numbers of workmen employed by the Admiralty at Malta and Gibraltar on Monday, 3rd January, 1938, and Monday, 2nd January, 1939, respectively, were as follow:

Malta … 7,903 and 9,330
Gibraltar … 1,662 and 1,840
There has been no reduction in the working week at either establishment during the last 12 months.

Mr. Gibson

Has such a reduction been under consideration?

Mr. Shakespeare

No, Sir. Dockyard hours are the same at home and abroad.