Mr. TYSON WILSONasked the Secretary to the Admiralty what are the hours of labour and the rates of pay of the men employed as civilian crew at Haslar Hospital; whether they are paid for overtime and holidays; whether they are supplied with free uniforms by the Admiralty; and whether they are receiving the advance of wage recently granted to labourers employed by the Admiralty?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe rates of pay of the crew of the steam launch at Haslar Hospital are as follows:—
One coxswain (pensioner), 28s. a week for seven days.
Two deck hands, 24s. 6d. a week for seven days.
One driver, 29s. 2d. a week for seven days.
One stoker, 27s. 5d. a week for seven days.
This pay covers all attendance.
The hours of labour arc as follows on week days:—
Three deck hands, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Two engine-room ratings, 6.30 a.m. and 7.30 a.m., alternately, to 7 p.m.
There are intervals for meals and between each trip. One half-day is given per week, and there is no Sunday running. Men are allowed off on public holidays or are given a day in lieu. On the rare occasions when night trips are made time off is given in lieu. The men provide their own uniforms, which are drawn from the victualling yard on repayment. The men were not granted the recent increase of pay given to labourers.