§ 85. Mr. Pageasked the Secretary of State for Air what organised suggestion scheme is in operation in his Department; how many suggestions are received from 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.
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§ Mr. BirchWe have had an organised suggestions scheme since 1949. Since then 547 suggestions have been received by the Staff Suggestions Committee and 88 adopted. Cash awards are made. It is not possible to estimate the savings which have resulted.