§ Sir K. WOODasked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the resolution recently passed by the Woolwich branch of the National Union of General Workers, calling upon the Government to stop immediately the discharges at Woolwich Arsenal; what action, if any, he is taking in the matter?
§ Mr. HODGESI have been asked to reply, as the discharges referred to are understood to be those which have been made from the labour staff of the Chief Inspector of Naval Ordnance at Woolwich. I have seen a copy of the resolution mentioned by the hon. Member, but, as has been stated on previous occassions, it is unfortunately impossible for the Admiralty to provide work for the men discharged or under notice of discharge.