MR. HERBERT ROBERTSOn behalf of hon. Member for the Waltham-stow Division of Essex (Mr. S. WOODS), I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, as representing the Postmaster-General, whether he will offer facilities to the paper keepers of the Post Office Savings Bank to be transferred to other Departments, where they would have hopes of advancement, as, after serving on an average 29 years, they find that, owing to the distance they reside from the City, 1468 it would be impossible for them to get to the office at the time required, viz.: 4 a.m., and are therefore unable to accept the offer of a split duty in the Circulation Department; and, will he grant a Return showing how many promotions have taken place on the minor establishment in the Savings Bank Department during the last ten years?
§ MR. HANBURYThe Postmaster-General regrets that he cannot propose to the officers referred to any facilities for transfer to other Departments. The Return asked for is being sent to the hon. Member by post.