HC Deb 14 February 1951 vol 484 c69W
101. Mr. M. MacPherson

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty to what extent he expects in the near future to increase the number of civilians employed in establishments under the control of his Department; and to what extent the new personnel are likely to he skilled craftsmen.

Mr. W. Edwards

The aim is to increase the number of industrial work-people employed at Admiralty establishments at home by 4,500 by 1st October, 1951, of whom approximately 40 per cent. should be skilled men.