§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many civilian personnel 746W are currently employed at each of the Royal Ordnance factories; and what was the corresponding figure one year ago.
§ Mr. William RodgersTotal numbers of civilian personnel employed at each of the Royal Ordnance Factories, together with the corresponding figures one year ago, are:
1.11.74 3.11.75 ROF Birtley 1,673 1,904 ROF Bishopton 1,983 2,351 ROF Blackburn 2,291 2,366 ROF Bridgwater 764 792 ROF Chorley 2,655 2,850 RSAF Enfield 1,216 1,230 ROF Glascoed 1,945 2,091 ROF Leeds 2,224 2,280 ROF Nottingham 1,743 1,787 ROF Patricroft 1,387 1,494 ROF Radway Green 1,942 2,355 ROF Ranskill 19 — ROF Ranskill, which was maintained on a care and maintenance basis, was closed on 9th May 1975.