HC Deb 26 April 1928 vol 216 cc1069-70
21. Mr. KINGSLEY GRIFFITHS (for Mr. FENBY)

asked the Minister of Health the terms of employment of the temporary women staffs engaged for work in connection with the Central Index Committee and the number of occasions on which their period of employment has been extended?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Leith (Mr. E. Brown) on the 5th instant.

22. Mr. GRIFFITHS (for Mr. FENBY)

asked the Minister of Health how many members of his staff are now engaged on overtime duties?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

78 members of the staff of my Department are at present employed upon overtime, of whom 29 are typists or messengers, 24 are employed in regional and provincial offices, and 25 at headquarters.

23. Mr. GRIFFITHS (for Mr. FENBY)

asked the Minister of Health whether he has received the accredited representatives of the ex-Service temporary clerks employed in his Department who are liable to a week's notice terminating their employment; and, if not, whether he is willing to receive a deputation in order that he may hear the men's side as well as the official side?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Leith (Mr. E. Brown) on the 5th instant.