HC Deb 21 June 1950 vol 476 c1287
60. Squadron-Leader Burden

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty why Mr. F. R. Adams who was suspended from his employment in Chatham Dockyard for reasons of security has been reengaged for work in the same section from which he was suspended.

Mr. W. J. Edwards

When suspended Mr. Adams was employed in the engineering department of Chatham dockyard proper. He is now employed in a separate section of the same department, some miles from the yard. In his new surroundings he will not be employed in connection with work the nature of which is vital to the security of the State.

Squadron-Leader Burden

Is the Minister aware that as a shop steward and, therefore, a strong member of the union, this man has opportunities for spreading Communism? Is he satisfied that this man has now become a reliable person as the result of his suspension on full pay, and that he will not endeavour to spread Communism among other members of the staff of His Majesty's dockyard?

Mr. Edwards

I am quite satisfied that he comes within the terms of the statement announced in the last Parliament.