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Nuffield Study - Appendix 2 - Workman

Appendix 2
H Workman Limited
Industry | Timber Merchants | |
Location | Woodchester | |
Number employed at present time (June/ Sept 1942 | Men | 71 |
Women | 3 | |
Estimated Numbers employed prewar | Men | 102 |
Women | 3 | |
Estimated postwar numbers (a)men (b) women | Depends on Govt.policy after the war | |
Does the housing situation effect your supply of labour at the present time? If so, in what way? | Completely. Rent Restricts Act means that houses required for employees are occupied by others | |
Do you expect to remain after the war? | Established 100 years | |
What proportion of your employees travel to work by train (other means of conveyance) from other districts? | Approximately 25% by bus | |
What is the nature of your principal raw materials? Does it come by rail, canal or road? | English timber | |
What form of power do you use? | Steam | |
Do you produce your own power? If so, is it generated by steam or gas? | Yes, steam | |
Would you be interested in an increased public supply of electric power, if available | Yes |
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