HC Deb 22 September 1948 vol 456 cc875-6
43. Mr. Medland

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what sick leave with pay is granted to industrial employees in His Majesty's dockyards and naval establishments; and whether the same amount of leave with pay applies equally to hired and established workmen.

Mr. W. Edwards

There is no difference between the provisions of paid sick leave for hired and established Admiralty industrial employees. I will let my hon. Friend have details of the scheme.

Mr. Michael Foot

Is my hon. Friend aware that the men in the Devonport Dockyard have been fighting for these reforms for something like 25 years; and is this not a further proof that under a Labour Government it is possible to make progress, even at the Admiralty?