HC Deb 12 December 1949 vol 470 c210W
10. Mr. Nicholson

asked the Minister of Supply what is the average number of hours worked weekly by the administrative staff and other employees, respectively, at the Windscale Works at Sellafield; what are the average salaries and wages; and what proportions of the salaries and wages are represented by overtime payments.

Mr. G. R. Strauss

The average number of hours worked weekly by the Ministry of Supply staff employed at Windscale Works, Sellafield, is:

Administrative (managerial) staff—45.5 (including meal times).

Other non-industrial staff—48.6 (including meal times).

Industrial staff—50.5 (including meal times).

The average salaries and wages of that staff are:

Administrative (managerial) staff—£713 a year.

Other non-industrial staff—£420 a year. Industrial staff—£7 10s. 6d. a week.

The proportion of salary or wages represented by overtime, including weekend work on continuous shift, is:

Administrative (managerial) staff—Nil.

Other non-industrial staff—5.4 per cent.

Industrial staff—17.3 per cent.