§ MR. BOWERMAN (Deptford)To ask the Postmaster-General whether he is considering the advisability of extending the number of branch post offices in London; and whether, in that event, he has decided that the increase of staff shall retain the same proportion between the sexes as already exist in the London district offices.
(Answered by Mr. Sydney Buxton.) The question of the advisability of 131 extending the number of branch post offices in London comes under my notice from time to time as cases arise, but there is no general question under consideration. There is no definite proportion fixed for the employment of female as against male force, and the arrangements must depend largely on the circumstances and requirements of particular offices.