HC Deb 06 May 1953 vol 515 c383
52. Mr. Albu

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty when he expects to receive the report of the Committee on the Review of Admiralty Organisation.

Mr. J. P. L. Thomas

The Committee has made two Reports: a third report will be made later.

Mr. Albu

Can the First Lord say whether as a result of the Report there has been any re-organisation of the Admiralty, and has it had any effect on the management of Her Majesty's Dockyards?

Mr. Thomas

There has been an internal Admiralty inquiry, which of course takes into review the headquarters of the dockyard organisation. Yes, I think I can say it has had some effect.

Mr. Stokes

Is the First Lord aware that in the trade Her Majesty's dockyards are considered to be notoriously inefficient?

Mr. Thomas

I really cannot accept that statement from the right hon. Member.

Mr. Stokes

They are.

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