HC Deb 03 November 1938 vol 340 cc403-4W
Mr. Kelly

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether he will state the number of men and women employed in the home dockyards in October, 1937, and October, 1938?

Mr. Shakespeare

The number of workmen and workpeople borne at the home yards on these dates are:

  • Workmen: 39,455 and 41,517 respectively.
  • Workwomen: 317 and 331 respectively.

These numbers relate to dockyard employment proper, that is shipbuilding and ship repairing work, etc.