HC Deb 17 November 1942 vol 385 cc166-7
4. Mr. Colegate

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he will give the percentage of man-shifts lost which could have been worked, including absences due to sickness or accident, for each of the eight weeks ended the 31st October this year, together with the corresponding weeks in 1941?

Major Lloyd George

As the answer involves a number of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate the answer in the OFFICIAL REPORT, but figures for 1941 are only available on a monthly basis.

Following is the answer:

Week ended. Percentage of absenteeism (including absences due to sickness and accident). Shifts worked per wage-earner.
12th September, 1942. 11.14 5.42
19th September, 1942. 10.84 5.44
26th September, 1942. 10.13 5.52
3rd October, 1942. 10.62 5.42
10th October, 1942. 10.85 5.43
17th October, 1942. 10.77 5.46
24th October, 1942, 10.89 5.48
31st October, 1942. 10.80 5.48
Month of September, 1941. 9.16 5.60
Month of October, 1941. 9.53 5.67