§ Mr. John Pageasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what is the average weekly cost to her Department of employing a temporary shorthand typist through an employment agency; and what is the comparative weekly cost of employing an established shorthand typist of the same grade, allowing for salary, holiday pay, and 116W other indirect and statutory costs of employment.
§ Mr. DellThe average weekly costs are £29 14s. for an agency shorthand typist and £28 10s. for an established shorthand typist.