§ Mr. WELLSasked the Secretary of State for Air if, in the event of men being dismissed who have been working at Cardington Aerodrome, he will give the first opportunity to work to local men, with preference to the local ex-service men?
§ Sir P. SASSOONIt is the practice to employ local men at Cardington, and preference is given to ex-service men, provided that, when highly skilled or specialised work is in question, they are qualified to carry it out.
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§ Mr. WELLSasked the Secretary of State for Air the number of men employed at Cardington, and the proportion of ex-service men?
§ Sir P. SASSOONThe male weekly paid staff at Cardington number 336, of whom 272 are ex-service men.