§ MR. J. F. X. O'BRIEN (Cork)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, as representing the Postmaster General, whether his attention has been called to the complaints as to the alleged under-staffing of the telegraphic department of the Cork Post Office, and as to the fact that much of the overtime duty is performed by the junior substitutes, many of whom have no appointment and no claim upon the Department; and whether, in view of the frequent complaints on these matters, steps will be taken by the postal authorities to remedy this condition of things?
§ * MR. HANBURYThe Postmaster General's attention has not been called to the complaints referred to; but he will have inquiry made on the subject.
§ MR. J. C. FLYNN (Cork, N.)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, as representing the Postmaster General, whether his attention has been called to the alleged grievances of the telegraph messengers in Cork Post Office in respect to long distances and Sunday work; has a boy messenger to walk with a message to Dunkettle Station (three miles) and back, a six miles distance, for a halfpenny, to Douglas and back, four miles, for same remuneration, and similarly in regard to other suburbs; and, whether any steps will be taken to deal with these grievances?
§ * MR. HANBURYThe Postmaster General's attention has not been called to the alleged grievances, and he is not aware of the circumstances alluded to. He has directed an inquiry to be made, but no boy with the knowledge of the Department would be required to do the work referred to for the remuneration mentioned by the hon. Member.