HC Deb 26 November 1952 vol 508 c64W
119. Sir J. Crowder

asked the Secretary of State for War why 16,813 persons are employed as civilian workmen at Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineering establishments at an estimated cost of £6,561,000 in this country.

Mr. J. R. H. Hutchison

These civilian employees are required, together with officers and men of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, to staff central and command workshops which undertake the overhaul, modification and repair of all types of Army equipment.