HC Deb 15 February 1951 vol 484 c87W
70. Mr. Shepherd

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the number of hours worked overtime in Government Departments in the last 12 months; and the total payment made for such services.

Mr. Jay

The number of hours overtime worked in the calendar year 1950 was about 80 million, and the total overtime payment about £13½ million.