HC Deb 23 March 1938 vol 333 c1216W
Mr. R. Beaumont

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he can state the total number of mechanic painters employed in His Majesty's dockyards and naval establishments at home; and how many are employed under each department therein?

Mr. Shakespeare

The total number of mechanic painters employed at a recent date in His Majesty's dockyards and other Admiralty industrial establishments at home was 664. They were distributed as follow:

the low rate of pay of aircraft apprentices, arrangements will be made to grant them allowances to cover their fares when they go on leave, as are allowed in other branches of His Majesty's Forces?

Earl Winterton

Yes, Sir. Arrangements to that effect are about to be introduced.