HC Deb 19 October 1949 vol 468 c35W
74. Commander Noble

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many men have been discharged from Malta Dockyard during 1949; and how many more will be discharged before the end of the year.

Mr. Dugdale

Between 1st April and 30th September this year 662 men have been discharged. Approximately 500 more are likely to be discharged by 31st March next. The number of compulsory discharges is being reduced as far as possible by taking advantage of normal wastage, by curtailment of overtime working, and by increasing the amount of repayment work.