§ Mr. WEDGWOODasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that the Tunstall post office officials are all females; whether their duties involve starting work at 5.30 a.m., lighting fires, etc.; and, if so, when he proposes to commence employing male assistance for the heavy early morning work?
§ Mr. BUXTONI had already decided to employ male officers upon the duties in question. Unforeseen difficulties have occurred in procuring suitable officers, but I hope to be able to arrange the matter soon.