HC Deb 21 January 1942 vol 377 cc351-2
55. Mr. Tinker

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Supply whether he is aware of the dissatisfaction that exists among employees at the Royal Ordnance Factories at the clocking-on system that operates when transport is delayed; that more time is deducted than is actually lost; and will he have this matter examined to see whether a mutually satisfactory arrangement can be made with the workers and his representative?

Mr. Harold Macmillan

Although the matter has been brought to my notice as Chairman of the Ministry of Supply Industrial Council, I am not aware that serious dissatisfaction exists. Payment to employees in Government establishments who arrive late because of failure of transport is made from the five-minute point next following their arrival. This practice is not less favourable to the employee than that adopted in industry generally.

Mr. Tinker

If I send tire hon. Gentleman particulars of my grievance, will he examine it?

Mr. Macmillan

Certainly.