§ Mr. Burdenasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the number of apprentices that entered Chatham Dockyard in each of the years 1974 to 1977; and what is the projected number for 1978 (a) as craft entries and (b) as technician entries.
§ Dr. GilbertThe information is as follows:
Craft Technician Total 1974 167 20 187 1975 164 20 184 1976 170 18 188 1977 165 15 180 1978 (estimated) 199 20 219
§ Mr. Burdenasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many of the craft and technician apprentices, respectively, who 195W were indentured in Chatham Dockyard in 1974, remain in employment there and will complete their apprenticeships this year.
§ Dr. GilbertThe information is as follows:
Craft Technician Total Entered, 1974 167 20 187 Completing, 1978 159* 21† 180* * Two apprentices indentured in 1974 will complete their apprenticeships in 1979. † Includes one craft transfer.