§ 69. Mr. Pageasked the Minister of Works what organised suggestion scheme is in operation in his Department; how many suggestions are received from 129W employees through that organisation annually; how many are adopted; what awards are made for such suggestions; and what he estimates to be the savings made by the adoption of employees' suggestions.
§ Mr. Buchan-HepburnThe staff are encouraged to make suggestions for improving efficiency, and these are considered by a joint committee of the Departmental Whitley Council. About 200 suggestions are received annually and about one in six is adopted. The officer's record of service is noted when his suggestion is adopted and monetary awards are made in suitable cases. It is not possible to estimate the financial benefits of the scheme.