APPENDIX IX. THE VOTERS' LIST CONTRACTS. Copies of Circular letters addressed to their Members by the Federation of Master Printers of the United Kingdom. 24, Holborn, London, E.C.1. 29th March, 1918. NOTES FOR GUIDANCE IN TENDERING FOR THE PRODUCTION OF VOTERS' LISTS. A number of printers who have had practical experience in producing Voters' Lists in various parts of the country yesterday considered the schedule attached to the Tender Form and the specimen pages submitted by the Stationery Office, and make the following notes for the guidance of those who intend tendering :— The Contract Forms will probably be issued by the Registration Officers on April 1st, and will be returned by him to the Stationery Office on April 8th, and contracts will be made between April 10th and 15th, so the time for making arrangements is short. In putting forward prices below which they consider printers would be ill-advised to tender it is suggested that the following points should be kept in mind :— In arriving at the cost of composition of the first list, the fact that considerable overtime will need to be worked and the output from present-day staffs will in most offices be very much below normal. The dislocation of all other work in the office whilst the lists are in hand should also be taken into account, and the fact that the original cost of composition is only charged once, and is not paid for again, throughout the whole term of the contract. As the type or metal also has to be kept standing right through the whole term, contractors should consider what loss they may sustain if metal alters in value, or that in the case of type locked up in this contract, which might otherwise be available for other work, the outlay for any new type will certainly be on a much higher scale later on. The difference in the rate of wages paid in various centres, though not as great as formerly, was considered, but it was pointed out that all other items in cost, the use of metal or type, interest and depreciation and insurance of plant, working and general expenses vary only slightly, and that therefore there should be little variation in the prices fixed for the whole country. The undernoted rates are not based on London wages, and higher figures, it is suggested, should be quoted in London and other large centres. The following were unanimously agreed upon as fair minimum rates, and, considering the special difficulties which must be faced by all who (C6660) 14 tender under existing conditions, in some centres higher rates should be, and will be, quoted. All present agreed not to quote below these rates: Suggested minimum price to be charged. For first List of Electors. 1. For composing and all operations necessary to produce two proofs and two revises per 100 names s. d. (per 100) 31 0 2. For authors' corrections to first list per 50 additions, deletions, or alterations .. (per 50) 23 0 For first Register of Electors. 3. For authors' corrections to standing type or corrections in proof stages per 50 additions, deletions, or alterations (per 50) 4. For remaking up, additions of figures, and reference marks per 100 names, as finally printed.. 31 0 .. (per 100) 13 0 For List of Electors after the first. 5. For authors' corrections to standing type per 50 additions, deletions, or alterations (per 50) 6. For remaking up and all operations necessary to produce two proofs and two revises per 100 names, as finally printed (per 100) 7. For authors' corrections to standing type per 50 additions, deletions, or alterations .. 8. For remaking up, alteration of figures and reference marks For first List of Absent Voters. 9. For composing and all operations necessary to produce two proofs and two revises per 100 names 10. For authors' corrections to first list per 50 additions, deletions, or alterations .. (per 50) 33 0 For List of Absent Voters after the first. 11. For authors' corrections to standing type per 50 additions, deletions, or alterations 12. For remaking up and all operations necessary to produce two proofs and two revises 13. For composing and all operations necessary to produce two proofs and two revises of Lists of Claims and Objections including authors' corrections per 50 names .. (per 50) 14. For printing, stitching with wire or thread, cutting, and all operations necessary to complete per 100 copies or less of 4 pp. of folio or quarto or 8 pp. oct., of prints or reprints (per 4 pp.) 15. Type rent for each completed period of three months for each 4 pages per three months (per page) 21 0 20 0 2 0 It was noted that the County Lists would involve more labour in the original composition, and therefore 33s. per 100 names was suggested the minimum for County Lists, 31s. applying to Borough Lists. These rates are based in the main on the assumption that mechanical composition (linotype or monotype), will be used; if hand composition is adopted to any extent, the rates should be higher. The smallest number of names which printers will be invited to tender for will be a single polling district. This is an excellent opportunity for printers to co-operate, as it will certainly need all the resources of the industry to complete the work in the time given. The Federation officials are in close touch with the authorities, and so far as possible will furnish information. R. J. LAKE, Director. A. E. GOODWIN, Secretary. 24, Holborn, London, E.C.1. 24th April, 1918. VOTERS' LISTS. The Federation of Master Printers have now been able to agree with H.M. Stationery Office within the Schedule of Prices for the production of Lists and Registers of Electors. An exactly similar Schedule will be sent by the Stationery Office to all who previously quoted the figures recommended by the Federation, and they will be given an opportunity of quoting at a discount or premium on the figures in the Schedule. Tenderers are to be given until Saturday next to submit revised tenders. It should be understood that the prices in the Schedule are based on day work, and on a minimum compositors' rate of 48s. per week. Where much overtime is expected to be necessary, and where the compositors' rate is above 48s. a suitable premium should be quoted. It will be noticed that several alterations have been made to bring the scale out of the region of speculation. In the Absent Voters' Lists, where most of the names are expected to exceed one line, and also the County Lists, the price will be at per line and not per name. Payment is also to be made for proofs in every instance when they are called for. Payment is also to be made for titles as 25 lines and sub-titles as 10 lines. The price given for printing includes the charge for dropping forms, dismantling, and putting into storage, and has been adjusted according to the number of copies required. It will be noted that two rates are given, one if work is done by mechanical, and another for hand composition. If both methods are employed in the same office, the price should be adjusted between the two, and this fact should be stated on the tender form. REGINALD J. LAKE, Director. REVISED SCHEDULE which has been agreed upon by H.M. Stationery Office and the Federation of Master Printers as a basis for tendering for the production of the LIST and REGISTER OF ELECTORS. SUGGESTED PRICES TO BE CHARGED. For first List of Electors. 1. For composing and all operations necessary to produce per 100 names (Author's corrections not to be included here.) 2. For Author's corrections to first List (when not due to printer's errors) per 50 additions, deletions, or alterations For first Register of Electors. 3. For Author's corrections to standing type (when not due to printer's errors) per 50 additions, deletions, or alterations (Not including re-making up, addition of figures and reference marks, or type rent.) 4. For re-making up, addition of figures and reference marks, and all operations necessary, per 100 names (as finally printed) (Not including Author's corrections.) For Lists of Electors after the first. 5. For Author's alterations to standing type (when not due to printer's errors) per 50 additions, deletions or alterations (Not including re-making up or type rent.) 6. For re-making up, and all operations necessary to produce two proofs and two revises, per 100 names (as finally printed) (Not including Author's corrections.) For Registers of Electors after the first. 7. For Author's corrections to standing type, or corrections in proof stages (when not due to printer's errors) per 50 additions, deletions, or alterations. (Not including re-making up, alteration of figures and reference marks, or type rent.) 8. For re-making up, additions of figures and reference marks, and all operations necessary to produce two proofs and two revises, per 100 names (as finally printed) (Not including Author's corrections.) For first List of Absent Voters. 9. For composing and all operations necessary to produce two proofs and two revises, per 100 lines (Author's corrections not to be included here.) 10. For Author's corrections to first List (when not due to printer's errors) per 50 additions, deletions, or alterations For Lists of Absent Voters after the first. 11. For Author's corrections to standing type or corrections in proof stages (when not due to printer's errors) per 50 lines, additions, deletions, or alterations (Not including re-making up or type rent.) 12. For re-making up, and all operations necessary to produce two proofs and two revises, per 100 lines (as finally printed) (Not including Author's corrections.) 13. For composing and all operations necessary to produce two proofs and two revises of Lists of Claims and of Objections, including any Author's corrections, per 50 names *14. For Printing, stitching with wire or thread, cutting, and all operations necessary to complete, per 100 copies or less of 4 pages of folio or quarto, or 8 pages of octavo, whether of first or subsequent editions .. 15. For type rent, for each completed period of 3 months after the completion of the first List of Electors until the date of termination of Contractfor each 4 pages per 3 months County Lists and Absent Voters' Lists :-All turnover lines will be counted as Names. All turnover lines to be underneath. Titles will be counted as 25 Names; Sub-titles, 10 Names. 24, Holborn, London, E.C.1. 21st May, 1919. Dear Sir, VOTERS' LISTS CONTRACTS. As intimated in the Members' Circular, representations were made to H.M. Stationery Office with regard to the increase in cost occasioned by the reduction in hours and payment for holidays. An offer was received from the Controller, and it was thought advisable for a deputation to call upon him in order to discuss this matter more fully and clear up other questions relating to these contracts. It was subsequently decided to recommend the acceptance of the offer of 5 per cent. to be added to all contract work executed under these contracts after March 3rd, 1919this percentage not to be added to any previous percentages agreed to in respect of wage advances, but to be added as a separate item to the Bills. * The price includes charges for dismantling and putting in storage. |
