§ 63. Colonel J. R. H. Hutchisonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the fact that in the making of staff cuts in Government Departments the principle of last in first out does not make for efficiency, he will reconsider the use of this method.
§ Sir S. CrippsThe order of discharge on redundancy is governed by National Whitley Council Agreements, which make special provision for the discharge out of turn of those found unable to carry out the duties of their grade with due efficiency. I do not consider that these agreements require revision.
§ Colonel HutchisonWould not the Chancellor agree, and if so draw it to the attention of those in charge of nationalised industries, that the position of a newcomer under the "last in first out" system becomes intolerable, because he is always last in and consequently always first out?
§ Sir S. CrippsThis arrangement, which was made as regards Government Departments with the Whitley Council, is, I think, a fair one and is operating well.