HC Deb 05 December 1975 vol 901 cc745-6W
Mr. Onslow

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many civilian personnel are currently employed at each of the Royal Ordnance factories; and what was the corresponding figure one year ago.

Mr. William Rodgers

Total numbers of civilian personnel employed at each of the Royal Ordnance Factories, together with the corresponding figures one year ago, are:

1.11.74 3.11.75
ROF Birtley 1,673 1,904
ROF Bishopton 1,983 2,351
ROF Blackburn 2,291 2,366
ROF Bridgwater 764 792
ROF Chorley 2,655 2,850
RSAF Enfield 1,216 1,230
ROF Glascoed 1,945 2,091
ROF Leeds 2,224 2,280
ROF Nottingham 1,743 1,787
ROF Patricroft 1,387 1,494
ROF Radway Green 1,942 2,355
ROF Ranskill 19

ROF Ranskill, which was maintained on a care and maintenance basis, was closed on 9th May 1975.