HC Deb 18 February 1959 vol 600 cc56-7W
87. Sir P. Agnew

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty to what extent, in the case of any workmen employed in the Malta dockyard who absented themselves without leave on the so-called Day of Mourning on 3rd February, such action has been taken into account in considering whether to place these men on the establishment.

Mr. T. G. D. Galbraith

In the selection of workpeople for establishment, account is always taken of their records of attendance. But this is only one of a number of factors, which include age, efficiency and length of service.