§ MR. BUCKNILL (Surrey, Epsom)I beg to ask the Postmaster General whether he is aware that rural postmen have frequently to carry bags weighing with their contents as much as 35lbs, for distances equal to four miles out and four miles home, and to make other daily journeys with letters; and whether, considering the heavy weights and distances mentioned, he is prepared to give some measure of relief to these hard-worked public servants, particularly during the summer months?
§ THE POSTMASTER GENERAL (Mr. A. MORLEY,) Nottingham, E.I am aware that there are cases such as those referred to by the hon. Member. 35lbs. was fixed as the maximum to be carried by rural postmen. It is well understood that whenever the weight carried exceeds that amount assistance is to be provided; and any application for relief receives immediate attention. I shall be glad to know of any particular cases which the hon. Member may have in mind.