HC Deb 27 July 1916 vol 84 cc1885-6W
Mr. PARTINGTON

asked the Minister of Munitions whether the Government are carrying out the policy of the dilution of skilled labour at Woolwich Arsenal; and, if so, whether he can make a statement as, to what has been accomplished?

Dr. ADDISON

The dilution of skilled labour at Woolwich Arsenal is being carried out in pursuance of the policy laid down. A Report has recently been compiled by an officer of the Ministry specially selected for the purpose as to the extent to which dilution has already been carried and in what further directions it could be adopted. The Report is in every way satisfactory and reflects much credit upon the management. Dilution will be carried to the extent recommended. Five thousand men have been released from the Arsenal within the last three months.