§ 74. Mr. Willisasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many of those employed in Rosyth Dockyard are at present engaged in civilian production; and what type of work is being undertaken.
§ Mr. W. EdwardsThe total number of men at present engaged in civilian production as Rosyth Dockyard is 57. Their work consists of the manufacture of patterns and castings for coal cutting machinery, parts for the conversion of locomotives to oil burning, and small components for switchgear, together with the machining of forgings and castings. In addition, 306 men are engaged on work on two weather reporting ships which are being prepared for the Air Ministry.