HC Deb 18 March 1947 vol 435 cc40-1W
89. Mr. Anthony Greenwood

asked the Secretary of State for War how many shorthand-typists and how many copy-typists were employed by his Department at 30th November, 1946, and 28th February, 1947, respectively.

Mr. Bellenger

214 shorthand and 356 copy typists at 30th November; 136 shorthand and 327 copy typists at 28th February. These figures include the War Office branches at Droitwich and Liverpool. In addition, some 40 members of the War Office staff were employed partly on typing and partly on other duties at both dates.

90. Mr. Anthony Greenwood

asked the Secretary of State for War what was the average amount of overtime worked by shorthand-typists and copy-typists, respectively, in his Department during February.

Mr. Bellenger

None, Sir.