HC Deb 18 May 1961 vol 640 c172W
Mr. Houghton

asked the Minister of Labour 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. Hare

The cost of overtime worked by the staff of the Ministry of Labour during 1959–60 was £79,000 representing 186,000 hours: during 1960–61 it was £76,000 representing 190,000 hours.