HC Deb 06 June 1957 vol 571 cc117-8W
Sir A. Bossom

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) to what extent employees of his Department who visit agriculturists receive overtime pay when they find it impossible to do their work within normal working hours; at what rate such overtime is paid; and if. in the light of the sums so paid, he will examine the situation to ascertain if more employees are necessary;

(2) how many technical stall are employed at the headquarters of his Department; and how many are carrying on their duties directly with agriculturists on farms and elsewhere.

Mr. Godber

My right hon. Friend will write to my hon. Friend as soon as the detailed information he requires has been assembled.