§ MR. SAUNDERS (Newington, Walworth)I beg to ask the Postmaster General whether the duty of an auxiliary postman at Berkhamsted, who attends the office at 6.15 a.m., finishes at 9.15 a.m. after eight miles rough country walking, and who performs a second delivery at 3 p.m. with a 4.45 finish, averaging 4¾ hours daily with a weekly wage of 8s. 6d., or 28½ hours' work at the rate of about 3½d. per hour, entitles him to a full uniform and boots; whether this duty and pay are typical of a large class, who are in receipt of wages less even than the market rate for unskilled labour; and whether he intends, in accordance with former promises, to merge those who are eligible into the establishment, and whilst making redundant those who are not eligible to grant them a better living wage, full sick pay, and uniform?
§ MR. A. MORLEYInquiries are now being made as to the duties of the auxiliary postmen at Berkhamsted, and I will send the hon. Member the information he desires as soon as possible.