§ Sir K. WOODasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether the Government have decided to introduce short time into the ordnance factories, Woolwich; what are the exact proposals; and whether, before the matter is finally determined, he proposes to consult with the borough authorities and all representatives of the Woolwich Arsenal employés?
§ Mr. SHINWELLI would refer the right hon. Member to the answer given to-day to the hon. Members for Newcastle North (Sir N. Grattan-Doyle) and Woolwich East (Mr. Snell) of which I am sending him a copy.
War Deportment Establishment at Royal Arsenal and Dockyard, Woolwich. Earning of male employés (including juveniles) on weekly wages. Period. Average number of persons employed. Aggregate Earnings.† Average weekly earnings of each person. Arsenal. Dockyard. Total. Arsenal. Dockyard. Total. £ £ £ £ s. d. Four weeks ending 1st June, 1929.* 9,627 363 9,990 125,026 4,743 129,769 3 4 11 Four weeks ending 1st February, 1930. 9,567 363 9,930 126,892 4,650 131,542 3 6 3 * Including Whitsun holiday and King's Birthday periods. † Including overtime but excluding Sick Pay and similar payments not representing earnings.