HC Deb 05 March 1956 vol 549 c170W
81. Mr. Randall

asked the Minister of Supply why the decision has been made to discharge workers from the toolroom of the Royal Ordnance Factory at Birtley; and the total number of those to be discharged.

Mr. Maudling

It has become necessary to discharge toolmakers at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Birtley, because of a fall in Service requirements for the products of the factory. Eighteen toolmakers will be discharged.