Ordnance Factories (Sick Pay Scheme)

HC Deb 18 May 1953 vol 515 cc100-1W

Sir G. Lloyd

asked the Minister of Supply the cost of the sick-leave scheme in the Royal Ordnance factories for the 12 months ended 31st March, 1951, 1952 and 1953, respectively.

Mr. Sandys

The following is a comparative statement of the cost of the sick pay scheme for industrial workers in the Royal Ordnance Factories for the periods mentioned:

Sir G. Lloyd

asked the Minister of Supply how many cases of Royal Ordnance factory workers taking up spare-time work, while on sick pay have been reported since June, 1950; and how many cases of malingering have been reported since June, 1950.

Mr. Sandys

Five cases of workers taking up spare-time work while on sick leave and two cases of malingering have been reported since June, 1950. All these workers were discharged. No case has been reported since June, 1951.