§ Mr. George Rodgersasked the Secretary of State for Defence how payment for holiday entitlement is calculated for drivers and shop-floor workers in Royal Ordnance factories.
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§ Dr. GilbertPayment for holiday entitlement for drivers and shop floor workers in Royal ordnance factories in common with the whole of the Industrial Civil Service is calculated at the basic rates of pay, which include any craft allowance or charge pay allowances, in issue at the time of the holiday. Payment is made for the normal conditioned hours of the employees concerned for the period of the holiday. In addition, a lump sum holiday payment of £8.50 is paid once a year to each employee, usually at the time of the main summer holiday, providing he or she has four months' service.
§ Mr. George Rodgersasked the Secretary of State for Defence what qualifications are necessary for drivers employed at Royal Ordnance factories; and what is the basic rate of pay for drivers in these Government factories.
§ Dr. GilbertAll drivers in the Royal ordnance factories are required to be able to drive Ministry of Defence vehicles on the public highway and are therefore required to possess appropriate driving licences for the vehicle groups in question. Their basic rates of pay range from £34.80 to £37.10 for a conditioned week of 40 hours depending upon the class of vehicle that they are normally required to drive. These basic rates exclude the £6 and 5 per cent. pay supplements. Drivers in all Royal Ordnance factories also receive a weekly productivity bonus payment which varies from factory to factory.