Mr. W. M. WATSONasked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many men it 589W is proposed to retain as care-and-maintenance parties at Rosyth and Pembroke Dockyards; to what departments the men will belong; and the number of officials, and their rank, who are to act as supervisors?
Mr. DAVIDSONDefinite figures have not yet been settled, but the care-and-maintenance parties at Rosyth and Pembroke will number, roughly, 190 and 60, respectively, of whom the directing and subordinate supervising officers will number about 14 and seven. In addition, about 170 men will be retained at Rosyth for dredging work.
Mr. WATSONasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, in view of un-established transferees being included in the number now under notice of discharge from Rosyth Dockyard, he has come to a decision regarding the future of these men; and is it proposed to re-transfer them to the dockyards from which they came?
Mr. DAVIDSONA decision has not yet been reached regarding the manner of dealing with the workmen referred to; special consideration is being given to these cases, and pending the announcement of a decision, no transferees will be discharged.