HC Deb 10 December 1906 vol 166 cc1573-4
MR. DELANY (Queen's County-Ossory)

I beg to ask the Postmaster General if he is aware that a regulation has been laid down by the Controller of Telegraphs in Dublin prohibiting telegraphists on eight hours continuous duty from having more than one incidental relief of ten minutes duration; and will he see that the regulation is immediately withdrawn in the interest of the health of the staff.

MR. SYDNEY BUXTON

No regulation of the kind has been laid down, but steps have been properly taken at Dublin to prevent the abuse of casual relief in the case of a few officers. In any case where there was any suggestion of possible injury to health the medical officer has been consulted.

MR. O'SHAUGHNESSY (Limerick, W.)

How many men work this continuous duty?

MR. SYDNEY BUXTON

asked for notice of the Question.