HC Deb 13 March 1968 vol 760 cc314-5W
103. Sir D. Kaberry

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what reduction in the labour force of skilled or unskilled labour is envisaged within the next two years and three years at the Barnbow Ordnance Factory, Leeds; and what is the present number of those employed in their various skilled, semi-skilled or non-skilled categories.

Mr. Boyden

No significant change in the labour force is planned within the next two or three years. At 1st March, 1968, the number of industrial employees was 1,541, comprising 794 skilled, 627 non-skilled and 120 apprentices.