§ 85. Major Bruceasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty which groups of statistical information classified under the following orthodox cost accounting classifications are not regarded as essential, in their individual determination, for the information of heads of departments in the Royal Dockyards in Great Britain; analyses of machine performances, showing running and idle time, causes of idleness and breakdowns, length of runs and output; analyses of idle labour time in each establishment and the reasons for it, distinguishing between that arising from administrative delays; lack of work at any stage of production; incorrect and/or changed phasing of machine use and manpower; materials or tradesman shortage; internal transportation breakdowns; spoiled work; deliberate short-time working; and other causes.
§ Mr. W. EdwardsOwing to the extremely short time available it has not been possible to obtain the detailed information requested. As soon as this is available, however, I will communicate with my hon. and gallant Friend.