§ Mr. Berryasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what basic and overtime rates are paid to civilian mechanics and fitters employed at Metropolitan Police garages; and whether he is satisfied these compare satisfactorily with rates at other garages.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsThe rates accord with the pay and overtime conditions for engineering workers in the Government's industrial establishments in the London area, as negotiated by the Engineering Trades Joint Council. To the basic rate for skilled craftsmen is added 4s. 10d. a week awarded by the Industrial Court and an extra 4s 0d. a week lead for 261W certain specialists. Skilled craftsmen also receive supplements in recognition of service, skill, industry and other special factors, up to a maximum of 47s. Od. a week, in accordance with Joint Council arrangements. Semi-skilled staff receive leads reflecting the requirements of their particular jobs. A productivity bonus scheme has recently come into operation; the bonus payments are additional to the other elements of pay just described.