§ MR. J. P. NANNETTI (Dublin, College Green)To ask the Postmaster-General if he will state the number of telegraph messengers dismissed in Dublin since the termination of the South African War, and the cause of their dismissal; the number of telegraph messengers appointed assistant postmen in Dublin since the termination of the South African War; the number appointed town postmen, and the number awaiting appointments; the number of ex-Army men appointed assistant postmen; the number appointed town postmen in Dublin since the termination of the South African War, and how many are awaiting appointments; will he say for what purpose sixty-six dummy muskets have been introduced into the Dublin General Post Office; whether, if smartness is required amongst the boys, he will consider the advisability of employing a gymnasium instructor instead of the present drill instructor; and whether he will state the remuneration received by telegraph messengers for Sunday duties in Dublin.
(Answered by Mr. Sydney Buxton.) I will make inquiry on this subject and communicate with the hon. Member.