HC Deb 18 March 1936 vol 310 c420
27. Mr. E. SMITH

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he is satisfied that the stop-watch and time-study methods are satisfactory in the production of aircraft, and are in application consistent with the spirit and terms of the 1910 fair wages resolution of the House of Commons?

Sir P. SASSOON

The fixing of piecework and premium bonus rates is primarily a matter for settlement between employers and employés. In so far as the application of the fair wages resolution may be in question, no complaint of infringement has been made to the Air Ministry. Should such a complaint be made, it will be investigated.

Mr. SMITH

Does the right hon. Gentleman consider that this method of production satisfies the high standard of inspection which the Department demands or secures that airworthiness which is also demanded?

Sir P. SASSOON

If the hon. Member will give me any case of infringement of the fair wages clause, I will gladly look into it.

Sir ROBERT YOUNG

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that during the War the men at Farnborough refused to work under this system?