HC Deb 24 October 1950 vol 478 cc2686-7
27. Mr. John Hay

asked the Secretary of State for War to what extent civilian clerical supervisory staff at the Central Ordnance Depot at Bicester are to be replaced by military ranks; how many are affected by this change; and how many replacements have been made to date.

Mr. M. Stewart

With one exception, the revised establishments for this depot which have been prepared but are not yet approved do not provide for any replacement of civilian clerical supervisory staff by military ranks.

Mr. Hay

Can the hon. Gentleman give particulars of the exception he mentioned.

Mr. Stewart

Yes, Sir. That is where a temporary clerk, grade I, in the statistical section is to be replaced by a staff-sergeant.