HC Deb 09 March 1925 vol 181 c947W
Mr. GROVES

asked the Secretary of State for War, the number of discharges that have become operative at Woolwich Arsenal since 1st November, 1924; and how many affected men over 55 years of age?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

The number of discharges from all grades at Woolwich Arsenal which have taken place during the period in question is 378; this total includes 63 persons over 55 years of age. Ten only of the latter were discharged on reduction.