HC Deb 22 November 1927 vol 210 c1615W
Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the Minister of Labour how many men employed in Devonport by outside contractors were at work in connection with His Majesty's Dockyard in each month of this year, stating the names of the employers in each case; and how many of these men, showing their trades, were imported from outside the borough?

Firm. Grade. Total. Taken on Locally. Brought to Town by Contractors.
United States Metallic Packing Company. Fitters 3 Nil. 3
Fitters' Mate 1 Nil. 1
Vickers, Ltd. Fitters 11 9 2
Boilermakers 4 4 Nil.
Joiner 1 1 Nil.
Driller 1 1 Nil.
Electricians 3 2 1
Labourers 30 30 Nil.
Boy Labourer 1 1 Nil.
Cowans Sheldon & Co., Ltd. Fitters 3 Nil 3
Electrician 1 Nil. 1
Boilermakers 7 1 6
Labourers 21 21 Nil.
Beardmore Fitters 39 37 2
Coppersmiths 2 2 Nil
Helpers 23 23 Nil.
Storemen 2 2 Nil.
Boys 2 2 Nil.
Platers 3 3 Nil.
Riveter 1 1 Nil.
Driller 1 1 Nil.
Armstrong Whitworth Foremen 6 Nil. 6
Office 2 1 1
Fitters 138 133 5
Coppersmiths 33 32 1
Labourers 61 61 Nil.
Drillers 16 16 Nil.
Electricians 16 16 Nil.
Blacksmith 1 1 Nil.
Striker 1 1 Nil.
Boys 2 2 Nil.

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