§ SIR ALBERT ROLLIT (Islington, S.)I beg to ask the Postmaster General if he is aware that telegraphists at the Central Office on 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 11.45 p.m. duties perform seven to eight hours' work without a break for food; and will he take steps to secure for them an uninterrupted meal time?
§ MR. A. MORLEYThe subject raised by the hon. Member was fully dealt with in 1888, 1889, and 1890 by Mr. Raikes in reply to questions. The telegraphists referred to come on duty after the dinner hour. They are supplied with tea in the office, and they have facilities for having their supper brought to them. The fluctuating nature of the work, which is largely composed of Press work, and work originating in the proceedings of the House of Commons, renders it impracticable to let them leave the office for meals.