HC Deb 04 August 1947 vol 441 c957
3. Mr. Berry

asked the Minister of Supply what is the total number of persons employed in the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, on the latest ascertainable date; how many of these were skilled, semi-skilled, unskilled and clerical workers respectively; and how do these numbers compare with those on the same date in 1938.

Mr. Wilmot

As the answer contains a number of figures, I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

ROYAL ORDNANCE FACTORIES WOOLWICH.
Numbers employed.
—— 5th July 1947. 2nd July 1938.
Skilled craftsmen 1,857 3,179
Other industrial employees. 5,155 13,918
Clerical workers* 904 1,353
Others (Technical and Miscellaneous). 599 1,191
Total 8,515 19,641
* Includes officers supplying clerical services on the shop floor.