§ 32. Sir John Mellorasked the Minister of Aircraft Production the annual cost of paying rates for fire-watching higher than the standard rate of 3s. a night in factories operated on his behalf?
§ Sir S. CrippsIn the factories operated on my behalf fire-watching costs in excess of the statutory provision are estimated at approximately £9,000 a year.
§ Sir J. MellorIs not the payment of is. an hour in some of the factories of my right hon. and learned Friend's Department 866 very unfair upon other fire watchers who are also taxpayers?
§ Sir S. CrippsThe hon. Member will know that this was a matter of agreement at the time, and we are at present standing by the agreement.
§ Sir J. MellorIs the right hon. and learned Gentleman not considering changing it?
§ Sir S. CrippsThe matter is constantly under consideration and can be reviewed.