asked the Minister for Finance what staff is required at the central engineering workshop to operate (i) the crankshaft regrinder, and (ii) the universal cyclindrical grinder, distinguishing in each case between the various grades of workers, and between full-time employees and others.
Written Answers. - Central Engineering Workshop Staff, Output.
These two machines are operated by a turner with assistance from labourers when necessary for handling heavy shafts. The employees are full-time.
asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the number of crankshafts reground and/or balanced by the crankshaft regrinder in the central engineering workshop in the 12 months ended 31st May, 1955, distinguishing between the classes of engine for which the crankshafts were being repaired.
The information requested is as follows:—
|
Class of Engine |
No. of Crankshafts reground and/or balanced |
|
Single Cylinder |
14 |
|
Two ,, |
9 |
|
Three ,, |
4 |
|
Four ,, |
44 |
|
Six ,, |
9 |
|
Eight ,, |
4 |
|
TOTAL 84 |
asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the number of shafts ground and polished by the universal cylindrical grinder at the central engineering workshop in the 12 months ended 31st May, 1955, distinguishing between the classes of shaft involved.
This information is not readily available and could be obtained only by the examination and analysis of a large number of works orders involving a disproportionate amount of staff time and cost.