§ Mr. E. BROWNasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the number of hours of overtime worked in the Ministry of Health since the 16th May, 1927?
§ Sir K. WOODI have been asked to reply. The number of hours of overtime worked in my Department from 16th May to 22nd June amounted to 1,971, of which 1,174 hours were worked by the messenger staff, and 474 in provincial offices. My right hon. Friend is taking steps to strengthen the messenger staff.