§ Mr. Purbrickasked the Minister of Labour the amount of overtime paid in his Department during the last month for which the figures are available; is he satisfied that each person drawing overtime has actually worked fully in all his ordinary time; and in what manner this is checked?
§ Mr. BevinThe amount of overtime paid to staff in my headquarters departments and local offices for the month of December, 1941, was, approximately, £36,000. I am satisfied that there is close supervision by senior officers of staffs who814W are required to work overtime, and the hours worked are checked by responsible officers before payment is made.