§ Sir D. Kaberryasked the Secretary of State for Defence what reduction in the labour force of skilled or unskilled labour 102W is planned at the Barnbow, Leeds, ordnance factory; and what is the present number of those employed in their various skilled or unskilled categories.
§ Mr. ReynoldsNo reduction in the labour force is planned.
At 1st April, 1966, the number of industrial employees was 1,316, comprising 658 skilled and 561 non-skilled employees and 97 apprentices.
§ Sir D. Kaberryasked the Secretary of State for Defence what organisational machinery exists to ensure that no Government-controlled ordnance factory employs more labour, skilled or unskilled, than necessary; how reviews are made; and how frequently.
§ Mr. ReynoldsApart from Estimates control, ordnance factories are fully costed on commercial principles, and the labour costs of each factory are scrutinised every quarter.