§ 40. Wing-Commander Roland Robinsonasked the Minister of Production whether he is aware of the Army-Navy 1419 award E for excellence in production which is given to factories in the U.S.A.; that the award which is based on quantity and quality of production, in the light of available facilities, consists of a flag to be flown above the factory and a pin to be worn by every individual working in the factory; and whether he will consider the granting of similar awards to factories and factory workers in this country as an additional stimulus to war production.
§ The Minister of Production (Mr. Lyttelton)Yes, Sir. I am aware of these awards. I have been thoroughly into the subject on more than one occasion with the representatives of both employers and workers. Both sides of industry are opposed to adopting a similar practice in this country.
§ Mr. SorensenIs not the entire suggestion a kindergarten way of treating the workers?