HC Deb 16 December 1976 vol 922 cc832-3W
Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what is the overtime rate for (a) a male and (b) a female member of the Civilian Search Unit in Londonderry;

(2) what is the (a) average, (b) highest, and (c) lowest number of hours worked weekly by male and female members of the Civilian Search Unit in Londonderry during the last month for which figures are available.

Mr. Dunn

Following is the information:

public holidays attract payments at double time.

Mr. Wm Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what is the gross weekly wage of (a) a male, and (b) a female in the Civilian Search Unit in Londonderry; and what is the hourly rate in each case;

(2) what is the total cost of operating the Civilian Search Unit in Londonderry for the last month for which figures are available.

Mr. Dunn

Male and female members of the Civilian Search Unit receive the same rates of pay which are based on a 40-hour week. The current gross weekly earnings, including shift and footwear allowance, but excluding overtime, together with the hourly rate, are as follows:

Gross Weekly Wage Hourly rate
£ £
Search Officers … 57.61 1.44
Deputy Superintendent … 70.43 1.76
Superintendent … 78.11 1.95

The estimated total cost of operating the CSU in Londonderry during November 1976 was approximately £38,000.