HC Deb 27 February 1905 vol 141 cc1318-9
MR. JOHN CAMPBELL (Armagh, S.)

I beg to ask the Postmaster-General whether he can state the result of his inquiry as regards the rate of pay of the provincial night-messengers; and whether these men will receive an increase of pay commensurate with the established rural postmen at all offices where their pay is at present computed according to the minimum payable to such established postmen.

THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL (LORD STANLEY, Lancashire, Westhoughton)

I am considering the rate of pay of the adult telegraph messengers at provincial offices; and if I find that any change is necessary, I will announce it when I am able to state to the House my decision as regards other classes.

MR. NANNETTI (Dublin, College Green)

May I ask the noble Lord when we may expect a statement with reference to the whole question?

LORD STANLEY

On the Estimates.

MR. NANNETTI

Shall we have the noble Lord's statement beforehand?

LORD STANLEY

I shall issue my Memorandum beforehand, but the debate will take place on the Estimates, which is the usual time for discussing an increase of wages.

MR. NANNETTI

In view of the feeling aroused all over the country with reference to the Bradford Report, will the noble Lord use his influence with the Prime Minister to get a day for the discussion?

LORD STANLEY

No, Sir.