HC Deb 27 February 1936 vol 309 cc679-80W
Mr. McENTEE

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he can give the names of those War Office out-stations where messengers and/or women cleaners are employed either in a full-time or part-time capacity, and the number of such employés, together with the number of weekly hours worked and the rates of pay of each?

Sir V. WARRENDER

The detailed information sought by the hon. Member is not available at the War Office and could only be obtained, with a disproportionate expenditure of time and labour, by circular inquiry of all military stations. The total number employed at the present time, excluding stations abroad, is probably about 700. The wage-rates and hours of work, which are governed by the principles of the Fair Wages Resolution, vary according to area and local circumstances.