HC Deb 28 June 1900 vol 84 cc1340-1
MR. T. P. O'CONNOR (Liverpool, Scotland)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, as representing the Postmaster General, whether the number of the temporary staff employed at the Liverpool Post Office in the sorting and telegraph branches can be stated; whether the learners are regarded as temporary clerks; and, if so, whether their service is to count for pension purposes; and whether, in view of the increase of work, the Postmaster General will consider the advisability of increasing the permanent staff.

THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Mr. HANBURY,) Preston

The temporary staff of these branches at Liverpool comprises thirty-one males and three females. Learners are not regarded as temporary clerks. Their service, being part time only, does not count for pension. A revision of the Liverpool staff is under consideration in connection with the removal to the new post office, and an increase in number will be provided for.

MR. T. P. O'CONNOR

I have been unable to hear a word of the right hon. Gentleman's reply. Will be supply me with a copy of the answer?

MR. HANBURY

Certainly.