HC Deb 31 October 1929 vol 231 c364W
Mr. MARKHAM

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty how many men and boys have been taken on at Chatham Dock-yard since the present Government took office?

Mr. HALL

The number is 140.

Mr. MARKHAM

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty what were the total numbers employed at Chatham Dockyard on 1st October, 1928, and 1st October, 1929, respectively?

Mr. HALL

On 1st October, 1928, the total number of workpeople was 8,206; on 1st October, 1929, the corresponding number was 8,459.