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Q-You have told us that you have occupied the post of Acting Director of Public Works three times, and we have heard from the Director of Public Works that he has so much writing work that he is practically unable to exercise any supervision outside which he, himself, regards as necessary. Speaking from your own experience, how do you think the Director of Public Works might be relieved of some of this writing work?
A-I think if an Assistant Director of Public Works were appointed, he could relieve the Director of Public Works of a great deal of the supervision and detail work.
Q-And in that way enable the Director of Public Works to exercise the supervision he is unable to do at present?
A-Yes, and as regards myself, I have to spend most of my time in the office.
Q-In doing what work have you to spend your time in the office ?
A-Mostly work in connection with the Building Ordinance, scrutinising plans, etc.
I have nobody to do that for me.
Q-Will this change in the law relieve you?
A-No, because plans will still have to be submitted.
Q-How will you be relieved then?
A-By the appointment of an Assistant Engineer.
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By Mr. Shewan.-When do you begin work?
A-Some mornings at seven o'clock and never later than nine.
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Q-As a rule?
A-Nine o'clock.
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Q-And when do you
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A--Sometimes five, sometimes six, and sometimes seven.
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Q-As a rule?
A--About five o'clock.
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Q-And the earliest is seven?
A-The earliest is seven. I have started at six o'clock but not often.
Q-And the very latest?
A-I have worked up to ten o'clock.
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Q-On Saturdays?
A-I stop at one o'clock sometimes and sometimes work until five.
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Q-On Sundays?
A-I work very often on Sundays.
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Q-When do the other members of the staff generally begin work?
A-Some begin at nine o'clock and some begin at ten.
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Q-At ten o'clock?
A-Really the office hours are from ten to four.
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By the Chairman.-Where is that laid down?
A-That is what I am told, and understood since I came here.
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