§ Mr. R. MORRISONasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury how many men were discharged from the Royal Mint on 11th November; for what reason they were discharged; and how many were ex-service men?
§ Mr. McNEILLOwing to a reduction in the amount of work in hand and in sight at the Mint, it was necessary to terminate the services of 29 men with effect from the 11th November. Of the number discharged, 18 were ex-service men. Twenty-one of the men concerned had, at the time of their engagement, been offered employment for a period of approximately six weeks, which period expired on the date mentioned.