HC Deb 19 October 1954 vol 531 cc1006-7
6. Mr. Orbach

asked the Minister of Labour whether he has yet considered the productivity report on the training of supervisors; and whether he is now prepared to put forward proposals in accordance with the recommendation of this report.

Mr. Watkinson

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Cleveland (Mr. Palmer) on 27th January, 1953. I am also sending the hon. Member a copy of a more recent report on this subject. We are carrying out its conclusions so far as they affect the Ministry of Labour's own work, and its recommendations have been brought to the notice of the industrial organisations concerned and the education authorities.

Mr. Orbach

Would the Minister take due note of the recommendations with regard to raising the status of supervisors, and also the question of awards of pay and differentials to that particularly important group of people in industry?

Mr. Watkinson

I hope the hon. Gentleman will read the report I am sending him. It is a good one and bears on that subject.