HC Deb 25 January 1956 vol 548 cc39-40W
Vice-Admiral Hughes Hallett

asked the Secretary of State for Air how many men employed by his Department are registered as dilutee metal working craftsmen under the Temporary Relaxation of Existing Customs Agreements; how many of these are employed at aircraft storage or maintenance units; and of these, how many there are with more than five, 10 and 15 years' service, respectively.

Mr. Birch

One thousand six hundred and seventy men employed by the Air Ministry are registered as dilutee metal working craftsmen. Of these 1,425 are at aircraft storage or maintenance units. Approximate figures of length of service are:

Over 5 years but less than 10 years service 300
Over 10 years but less than 15 years service 400
15 years service and over 330

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

The information is as follows:

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