HC Deb 22 March 1939 vol 345 cc1282-3
55. Mr. Gallacher

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what percentage of men employed in the dockyards are retained after reaching the age of 60 years?

Mr. Shakespeare

As the reply involves a number of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

— Number of workmen reaching the age of 60 during 1938. Number of workmen retained in employment beyond the age of 60. Number of workmen entered in 1938 after discharge for age.
Established … 545 189 —
Hired … 599 178 —
Total … 1,144 367 110