SPMGA (30) 253.5, 5-22-13, Cont'd.) labor cost which would be incurred in completing the with free labor and adopting this estimated cost as In the event it is feasible to adopt the piece-work compensation, the allowance for inefficiency becomes project a base. method of automatic. (2) Deductions in contract price from the free labor base should be made to compensate for the adjustment of work schedules and working conditions to conform with security requirements, the cost of additional supervision and instruction of prisoners and their guards, and the employment of interpreters. (3) Further deductions may be considered to compensate for the hazard of sabotage and the danger of attempted escape. ) (4) The deductions outlined may amount to from 25% to 50% below normal labor costs. Thus the payments made by employ- ers for the services of prisoners should amount to from 50% to 75% of the going wage rates in the community for similar work under the same conditions and for persons with the same ability. (5) In no case should the daily wage paid by an em- ployer be less than 80¢ plus the value of the ration and transportation or that portion of the ration and transportation furnished by the Government. Transportation shov'2 be furnished by the contractor wherever possible. 3. The Commanding General of the Service Command is responsible 4. Form "Agreement for Civilian Internee and /cr Prisoner of for solving the labor and public relations problems in each community in which prisoners are to be employed before giving approval to any specific preject. War Laber" is inelosed in duplicate. being forwarded under separate cover. For Inels. 2 cys. The Provost Marshal Additional copies are General: B.M. BRYAN, — Brigadier General, Director, Aliens Division. Agreement IMMEDIATEACTION CONFIDENTIAL