HC Deb 11 March 1925 vol 181 cc1349-50W
Mr. KELLY

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the strength of the Army Ordnance services at Woolwich, Didcot, Chilwell and Bramley, and A. D. O. S. provision, Pimlico, both military and civilian, at the present time?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

The strength of each of these establishments on the 1st March, 1925, was as follows:

— Military. Civilians.
Officers. Other Ranks.
Woolwich 20 22 1,357
Chilwell 8 75 297
Didcot 16 314 935
Bramley 8 238 615
A.D.O.S. (Provision), Pimlico. 10 4 184

Mr. KELLY

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will furnish particulars as to the strength of the Army Ordnance Department at Woolwich, both military and civilian, in 1913 and 1914?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

The figures asked for are as follow:

— Military. Civilians.
Officers. Other Ranks.
1st April, 1913 12 5 1,428
1st April, 1914 12 5 1,428