ME. J. F. X. O'BRIEN (Cork)To ask the Postmaster-General why male telegraph learners in the Cork Office, who have recently qualified, are still on half-pay, and are compelled to perform two hours work per day in the sorting office without remuneration, on the ground that they are learning their duties.
(Answered by Lord Stanley.) I am making inquiry on the subject, and I will communicate the result to the hon. Member.