§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Supply why men are employed at £9 a week at C.I.E.M.E., Manor Park, Chislehurst, for checking work now being redone, that was completed two years ago.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussI regret that I am unable to identify the work to which the hon. Member refers. If he will let me have fuller details, I will have inquiries made.
§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Supply the number of persons employed and the overhead expenses incurred for two skilled productive mechanics working overtime on Friday, 14th November, at C.I.E.M.E., Foxberry, Chislehurst.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussThree (not two) production mechanics, a mechanic examiner, and six semi-skilled men were required to work overtime on this date. Apart from heat, light, power, etc., the cost of which is difficult to estimate, the overhead expenses for supervision and clerical work in connection with the production concerned amounted to 19s. 9d. in respect of overtime for two non-industrial employees.