HC Deb 06 April 1910 vol 16 cc423-4
Dr. ADDISON

asked the Postmaster-General whether men in the engine department at the Post Office works in Mount Pleasant, Hoxton, have had to take their holidays in January, and, if so, on what grounds; whether any of the men have been placed on short time; and, if so, whether he will state the circumstances which have led to this being done at this time of the year?

The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Herbert Samuel)

As I explained on 23rd March, in reply to the hon. Members for North and South Islington, there has been slackness of work for some time in the Post Office factories and short time has been necessary. Some workmen were allowed at their own request to take a portion of their annual holidays in January as an alternative to short time.