A planned piecework scheme is being introduced into that section of the Chislehurst workshop engaged on the production of various tools and gauges. A technical foreman, whose wages are £9 16s. a week has been appointed in connection with the scheme, which at present covers 21 mechanics—not 12 as stated in the Question. In addition there is one clerk at £6 10s. 6d. a week. The foreman is engaged on planning and progressing duties as well as ratefixing. We do not intend to appoint an assistant ratefixer at present. No special office accommodation has been provided. Stationery and office equipment costs about 10s. a week. Production has already been speeded up since the introduction of the scheme, and substantial economies have resulted.