§ MR. CUNINGHAME GRAHAMI beg to ask the Postmaster General whether auxiliary sorters employed in the Post Office are paid as low as 1s. 6d. for from four to four and a half hours' work; and, if so, how many such sorters are employed in London at that wage; and whether any increased rate of pay is allowed to auxiliaries for night duty?
§ MR. RAIKESI am not aware that there are any auxiliary sorters paid as low as 1s. 6d. for from four to four and a half hours' work. When such temporary assistance becomes necessary in times of pressure the rule is to offer 2s. for the job, with a higher rate per hour for night duty.