§ 81. Mr. Randallasked 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. MaudlingIt 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.