Mr. Astorasked the Minister of Works whether he is aware that clerks of works diverted to bomb repair work in London often have to lodge some distance from 1415W their works and that they do not receive travelling expenses as do operatives working under their control; and whether he will take steps to remedy this inequality.
§ Mr. SandysClerks of works employed by the Ministry of Works enjoy, as non-industrial civil servants, privileges such as sick pay and a monthly engagement which are not accorded to industrial staffs, but like all other non-industrial civil servants they are required to bear the cost of daily travel to work. If my hon. Friend knows of any particular cases of hardship, I shall be glad if he will let me know. Terms and conditions of employment of clerks of works employed by local authorities are not a matter for which I am responsible.