HC Deb 20 March 1947 vol 435 cc101-2W
73 Mr. Anthony Greenwood

asked the president of the Board of Trade how many shorthand typists and how many copy typists were employed by his Department at 30th November, 1946, and 28th February, 1947, respectively.

Sir S. Cripps

The total numbers of shorthand-typists and copy typists employed in the Board of Trade on 30th November, 1946, were 707 and 627 respectively. The numbers employed on 28th February, 1947 were 697 and 605 respectively.

74. Mr. Anthony Greenwood

asked the president of the Board of Trade what was average amount of overtime worked by shorthand typists and copy typists, respectively, in his Department during February.

Sir S. Cripps

Approximately five hours by shorthand-typists and four hours by copy typists.