HC Deb 22 February 1929 vol 225 cc1457-8W
Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will give the figures showing the total number of men established and hired, respectively employed in Devonport Dockyard in each of the months of November and December, 1928, and January, 1929, respectively.

Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAM

The numbers of workpeople at the several dates were:—

— Established. Hired. Total.
24th November, 1928 3,193 6,977 10,170
29th December, l928 3,183 6,968 10,151
26th January, 1929 3,173 6,953 10,126

These figures relate to Vote 8 Departments and are in correspondence with those given in reply to the hon. Member's question on 21st November, 1928.—[OFFICIAL REPORT, Cols. 1736–37.]