§ 61. Miss Vickersasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many men and women are employed in Her Majesty's Dockyard, Devonport, at the present time; and what are the basic rates of pay of all grades of workers.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuThere are at present 11,200 men and 150 women employed in Her Majesty's Dockyard, Devonport. The minimum basic rates are, for unskilled labourers £10 8d. 0d. and for craftsmen £12 12s. 0d. The minimum rate for women is £8 4s. 2d. A wide range of additions to these minimum rates is payable and I will send the hon. Member a list of these.