HC Deb 17 July 1950 vol 477 c1847
42. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore

asked the Minister of Supply whether, in view of the dissatisfaction among the workers at the Royal ordnance factory in Irvine, he is satisfied that the output is satisfactory in regard to the wages and salaries paid to the staff, and that the numbers employed are required for the work performed.

The Minister of Supply (Mr. G. R. Strauss)

I am satisfied that the numbers employed at this factory are required for the work performed and that their output is satisfactory. I am not aware that they are dissatisfied.

Sir T. Moore

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the complaints I have received come from the workers themselves, and cover the questions of what they are asked to do, what they actually do do, and what they are allowed to get away with? There would appear to be something wrong.

Mr. Strauss

I have no information about dissatisfaction. Moreover, no dissatisfaction has been expressed to the joint production committee of the factory.

Sir Wavell Wakefield

What incentive schemes are in operation at the factory?

Mr. Strauss

That is a very much wider question. Perhaps the hon. Gentleman would care to put it down.