§ MR. REES (Montgomery Boroughs)To ask the Postmaster-General what are the respective units and cost of living at Welshpool, Newtown, Montgomery, Llanidloes, Lllanfyllin, and Machynlleth; and whether their classification is the same as that of other towns in Welsh counties.
(Answered by Mr. Sydney Buxton.) The information asked for as regards Welshpool, Newtown, and Machynlleth, so far as it is available, will be found on Pages 62, 64, and 65 of the Parliamentary Paper, Post Office (Changes in Wages, etc.), issued on the 11th instant. Montgomery, Llanidloes, and Llanfyllin are sub-offices, and their classification has not yet been definitely decided. The principles governing the new classification are explained on Pages 54 et seq. of the Parliamentary Paper referred to, and the list on Pages 57 to 65 of the same paper contains the classification of all head offices throughout the kingdom.