HC Deb 22 August 1916 vol 85 c2470
31. Mr. W. THORNE

asked the Minister of Munitions what extra rate is paid for overtime and night work in the case of female workers who are working on time and piece rates?

Dr. ADDISON

In the case of women and girls on munitions work of a class customarily done by men, extra rates for overtime and night work are prescribed by Orders of the Minister of Munitions, of which I am sending copies to my hon. Friend. No general rule as to the extra rates to be paid in such cases to women and girls on other munitions work has been issued; but as I stated recently in-the House of Commons, it is proposed to issue instructions on this point in a few days.