§ MR. BOWERMAN (Deptford)To ask the Postmaster-General whether men are being engaged at the South-Eastern Parcels Office, Union Street, E.C., at wages less than 24s. per week; and 1545 whether he will take steps to bring the wages of these men in harmony with the promise given by the Prime Minister on 26th October last.
(Answered by Mr. Sydney Buxton.) The only officers at the South-Eastern Parcel Office to whom the hon. Member's Question can refer are the Christmas casual sorters during the short period of training. These men have to acquire some knowledge of sorting before any practical use can be made of their services. For a few day's they are paid at the rate of 20s. a week. After passing the test, they are paid at the rate of 24s. a week.
| County. | District. | Particulars of Buildings to be effected. |
| England:— | ||
| Cambridge | Milton | Houses and buildings. |
| Cheshire | Ledsham | Twenty-two houses. |
| Cornwall | Mabe | House. |
| Gloucestershire | Coombe Hill | Cottage. |
| Isle of Wight | Carisbrooke | House. |
| Lincoln (Holland) | Deeping St. Nicholas | Four cottages. |
| Lincoln (Kesteven) | North Ranceby | Two cottages. |
| do. | Walcot and Digby Fen | Four cottages. |
| Staffordshire | Bridgeford | Two houses. |
| Worcestershire | North and Middle Littleton | House. |
| Wales:— | ||
| Denbighshire | Llangynhefal | House and buildings. |
| do. | Henllan | Two houses. |
| Montgomery | Caersws | House and buildings. |
| Radnor | Llanyre | Ditto. |
| The above table does not include adaptation and sub-division of existing houses. |