§ MR. W. T. WILSON (Lancashire, Westhoughton)To ask the Postmaster-General whether it is the intention of his Department to dispense with the services of ex-corporation telephone employees at Glasgow whose duties on the commercial side may become redundant as a result of the transfer of the corporation telephone system to the State, or if it is proposed to retain in some established capacity capable officers including night operators and contract officers and any employees whose position may be affected by any possible redundancy of duties; and whether, in view of the fact that a reasonable time has elapsed since the taking over of the Glasgow Corporation telephones, he can state when the establishment of ex-corporation telephone employees on the commercial side is likely to be completed.
(Answered by Mr. Sydney Buxton.) The hon. Member may rest assured that the question, which is of a very intricate nature, is being carefully considered, and will be settled as soon as circumstances 1252 permit. In the meantime I am not able to furnish details of the proposed arrangement.