§ Mr. Juddasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what are the extent and value of work currently being undertaken by civilian contractors at Her Majesty's Dockyard, Portsmouth, which is suitable for completion by the Ministry's own direct labour force.
§ Mr. PrenticeThe size of the Ministry's direct labour force at H.M. Dockyard, Portsmouth, is related to long term commitments. This force is now fully employed and any question of its taking over work currently being executed by contractors is therefore hypothetical.