§ MR. J. DEVLIN (Belfast, W.)To ask the Postmaster-General whether ho is aware that eighteen boy messengers in the Belfast post office have been informed 825 by the Postmaster-General that they must quit the service on 1st July next; that these boys are all of exemplary character, and have served from five to seven years us messengers; and whether, in view of the hardship which their dismissal will entail on the boys and their parents, he will endeavour to arrange that they shall be continued in some capacity in the employment of the post office.
(Answered by Mr. Sydney Buxton.) I dealt with this matter on the 4th instant in replying to a Question asked by the hon. Member for North Armagh† I regret that, after reviewing all available courses, I cannot but conclude that it is to the interest of these boys to seek other employment.