HC Deb 16 November 1976 vol 919 c453W
50. Mr. Ridley

asked the Secretary of State for Transport how many dismissals were made by British Railways in the last 12 months.

Mr. Horam

I understand from the British Railways Board that 3,790 staff were dismissed from British Rail and British Rail Engineering Limited in the 12 months ending 9th October 1976. This total includes termination of seasonal and probationary employment.