§ 86. Brig.-General SURTEESasked the First Commissioner of Works the number of demobilised Service men who have been found employment in his Department since His Majesty issued his appeal to employers last year; the number of male motor drivers in his Department, and the number of female drivers; and whether such drivers are paid the trade union rate of wages?
§ The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Sir Alfred Mond)Since the 1st July last, 331 demobilised Service men, including 116 who are in receipt of disability pension or gratuity, have been appointed to the staff of this Department. 55 per cent. of the total male staff are ex-Service men, 18 per cent. being men who are in receipt of disability pension. The only motor drivers employed are five males (all ex-Service men), and they are paid the trade union rates of wages.