HC Deb 23 December 1929 vol 233 cc1929-30W
Mr. KELLY

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty the number of men and women employed at His Majesty's Dockyards at home and abroad; and the number of such employés who are established?

Mr. ALEXANDER

According to the latest available returns, the numbers of workpeople (established and hired) em- ployed in His Majesty's Dockyards and Naval Establishments at home and abroad are:

— Home. Abroad.
Men 46,725 14,947
Women 780 33
47,505 14,980
Established men included in the above figure. 12,664 630