§ MR. BELL (Derby)To ask the Postmaster-General whether ho is aware that skilled telegraphists are being employed in the sorting office at Derby, owing to decline of telegraph work; that at the time of transfer these men were assured that, as opportunity afforded, they would 959 be reinstated on telegraph duties; and that a pensioned overseer and casuals are now employed on the telegraphs; and if he will take steps to got the transferred telegraphists reinstated.
(Answered by Mr. Sydney Buxton.) I am inquiring into the particular circumstances referred to by the hon. Member and will communicate with him.