I have a theory based on how BR justified in part closing a line - the staff / wages of those on the line.
I have a copy of a meeting between BR & the N.U.R. (May 1964) where BR state they are closing this particular line, one of the reasons is the staff cost...
Now looking at the report, it relates to 15 actual staff (Gangers & Lengthmen), but it states a total complement of 23 (i.e. 8 vacancies).
My theory is that BR would have put the staff cost down as all 23 not the actual 15, as they would have said that they have budgeted for 23.
I wondered what your thoughts might be on this, could I be right? or am I completely wrong?
Thanks,'
Andy.
I have a copy of a meeting between BR & the N.U.R. (May 1964) where BR state they are closing this particular line, one of the reasons is the staff cost...
Now looking at the report, it relates to 15 actual staff (Gangers & Lengthmen), but it states a total complement of 23 (i.e. 8 vacancies).
My theory is that BR would have put the staff cost down as all 23 not the actual 15, as they would have said that they have budgeted for 23.
I wondered what your thoughts might be on this, could I be right? or am I completely wrong?
Thanks,'
Andy.