§ Mr. GODFREY COLLINSasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he is aware of the systematic overtime being worked at Fort Matilda Torpedo Factory; can he state the average number of hours worked for each man this year; and can he take steps to stop excessive overtime in this factory?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. With regard to the second part, the men employed on overtime each work fifteen hours a week extra, but there has been a considerable reduction in the number of men so employed since the earlier part of the year. As to the third part, my hon. Friend can rest assured that the subject will be carefully watched.