Mr. DUNCANasked the Secretary to the Admiralty whether he can indicate the special reason for the instalment of the Bundy time-recording clock for the messenger staff alone; whether he is aware that resentment is felt at such distinction being made; is he aware that the messengers strongly resent being singled out from the staff of 5,000 without sufficient reason having been shown; and whether steps will be taken to consult the representatives of the messengers on this matter?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe reasons for the introduction of the time-recording clock were given in the reply to my hon. Friend on the 5th instant. No representations have been received from the messengers expressing resentment, and it is not considered that any ground exists for resentment being felt, as it is well known that the use of time-recording clocks for similar purposes is quite 1583W common. Representatives of the messengers will be seen on this or on any other matter, should a request be received.