§ Mr. Houghtonasked the Minister of Health what was the total amount of overtime worked, and at what cost, by the staff of his Department in the financial years 1959–60 and 1960–61, respectively.
§ Mr. PowellFollowing are the figures for staff borne on the Ministry of Health Vote. Staff borne on the National Health172W Service Vote (e.g. in directly administered hospitals) are excluded.
Year Overtime hours worked Cost £ 1959–60 … 4,869 2,022 1960–61 … 6,850 2,321