HC Deb 17 December 1925 vol 189 cc1681-2W
Mr. HAYES

asked the Minister of Health whether he has received any protests against the action of his Department in employing the permanent staff on overtime to the extent of 6,305 hours in one month, while unemployed qualified ex-temporary clerks are available; whether this amount of overtime was worked; and, if so, will he consider the

officers of the local authority concerned, to bring before the council or finance committee the nature of such precautionary order by his Department?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The facts relating to the matter have been reported to the borough council by the district auditor, and I am in communication with them on the subject.