HC Deb 31 July 1951 vol 491 cc173-4W
102. Mr. Bossom

asked the Minister of Labour what is the average number of persons required in connection with each£1 million spent on the re-armament programme; and the approximate total number of persons now employed on the re-armament work.

Mr. Lee

The Supply Departments estimate that, on an average, a year's work for some 1,400 persons within this country is required in connection with each£1 million spent on the production of equipment and stores for the re-armament programme. The total number of persons so employed at the end of March is estimated to be about 600,000.