HC Deb 16 April 1930 vol 237 cc2917-8W
Mr. HACKING

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what proportion of the total cost of construction of a modern ship of war is accounted for in wages paid to the workpeople engaged thereon?

Mr. ALEXANDER

Approximately 80 per cent. of the total cost of the construction of warships is paid in wages of labour either directly or indirectly.