§ MR. FRASER-MACKINTOSHI beg to ask the Postmaster General whether he has received, forwarded according to regulations, a representation, dated 2nd February last, from 69 members of the postal and telegraphic staff at Inverness, complaining in explicit terms of inattention and want of skill on the part of the medical officer of the Department; whether he is aware that several of the signatories have been examined, cross-examined, and intimidated because of signing the Petition; and whether he will take measures to prevent interference and pressure upon the staff in the exercise, in the authorised mode, of their undoubted rights? May I also express my regret that, in giving notice of the question, I used the word "intimidation"?
§ THE POSTMASTER GENERAL (Sir JAMES FERGUSSON,) Manchester, N.E.The representation has been received and examined. No ground has been shown for disapproval of the medical officer. I have no reason to believe that there has been any improper examination of the signatories to the Memorial. Any such action would be disapproved and checked.