§ Sir W. DAVISONasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether his attention has been drawn to the amount of overtime which is being worked by clerks in many customs and excise offices, particularly in Penywern Road, Earls Court; and whether, in view of the number of clerks who are at present un- 291W employed, he will give directions to local officials that where there is pressure of work extra staff shall be engaged?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEI am having inquiry made, and will communicate with the hon. Member in due course.
§ Sir W. de FRECEasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether his attention has been drawn to the amount of unpaid overtime which is being worked by clerks in many Customs and Excise offices, particularly in Penywern Road, Earls Court; and whether, in view of the number of clerks who are at present unemployed, he will have directions issued to local officials with a view to ensuring that the hours agreement in operation for the clerks is rigidly enforced, and that where there is pressure of work extra staff shall be engaged?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEI am having inquiry made, and will communicate with the hon. Member in due course.