HC Deb 24 March 1952 vol 498 c8W
54. Mr. Field

asked the hon. Member for Woolwich, West, as Chairman of the Kitchen Committee, how many members of the staff of his Department have been dismissed recently; for what reason; and what will be the saving, per week, effected.

Mr. Steward

Thirteen persons have been dismissed as being redundant. The amount saved is £75 10s. per week plus the saving on insurance and the cost of meals supplied. It is estimated that the amount saved in a full year will be approximately £4,000.