HC Deb 18 November 1964 vol 702 cc74-6W
Brigadier Clarke

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works how many men in Portsmouth Dockyard, employed by his Department, were overpaid between September, 1963, and August, 1964; and if he will give, in round figures, the amounts of overpayment.

Mr. C. Pannell

Between September 1963, and August, 1964, bonuses were overpaid to 1,337 men employed in Portsmouth Dockyard. The amounts of overpayment varied from one shilling to £30.

Brigadier Clarke

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works what appeals he has received against the recovery of the money overpaid to men of his Department working in Portsmouth Dockyard.

Mr. C. Pannell

Of the 1,337 employees involved, 173 requested further information and 164 advanced objections.