HC Deb 26 July 1939 vol 230 c1582W
Mr. MAITLAND

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty, the number of workpeople in His Majesty's dockyards who may be discharged as a result of the proposed restriction in this country's shipbuilding programme?

Mr. ALEXANDER

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to-day to the hon. Member for Worcester (Mr. Greene).

Mr. MAITLAND

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if, arising from the situation created by the proposed restriction of this country's naval shipbuilding programme, definite arrangements have been made for alternative work in His Majesty's dockyards; and, if so, will he give information of such alternative work?

Mr. ALEXANDER

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to-day to the hon. Member for Chatham.