HC Deb 22 May 1911 vol 26 cc111-2W
Mr. GODFREY COLLINS

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he is aware that engineers employed at Fort Matilda torpedo factory are paid less wages per week and for overtime rates than the standard rate of wages current in the district; and whether he will rectify the matter?

Mr. McKENNA

All men who are fully qualified mechanics are paid full rates. A limited number of young men qualifying for the special work of the torpedo factory are paid lower rates according to their ability. It has already been approved that the current rates for overtime shall be paid to the men of the torpedo factory for all time worked beyond fifty-four hours per week.

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