HC Deb 25 August 1909 vol 9 c2269W
Sir JOHN BENN

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he can state what was the total amount paid in wages at the Royal Dockyard, Devonport, for each of the years ending 31st March, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, and 1909; and whether he can state what was the total amount of the increase in wages in 1906 which was awarded to workmen in that yard?

Mr. McKENNA

The total dockyard wages paid at Devonport during the financial years specified were as follows:—

1904–5 £647,244
1905–6 £527,858
1906–7 £526,328
1907–8 £600,734
1908–9 £556,178
The total amount of the increase in wages granted in 1906 to workmen in Devonport yard from 1st October, 1906, to 31st March, 1907 (25 weeks), was £6,625, i.e., a total annual cost of £13,780.