§ VAPTAIN BOWLES () Middlesex, EnfieldI beg to ask the Financial Secretary to the War Office what arrangement has been made for extra pay to the principal 1523 foremen employed at Woolwich and Enfield in consideration of the continuous overtime now being worked at those factories.
* MR. J. POWELL-WILLIAMSPrincipal foremen and some other grades in the ordnance factories and kindred establishments are considered to have rates of pay which in ordinary times cover any necessary overtime. The present juncture is, however, recognised as being beyond that contemplated in their rates of pay, and although it may not be expedient to grant them overtime, the grant of a gratuity in recognition of their extra services will be considered.