§ Mr. WEDGWOODasked the Postmaster-General whether he will state the scale of wages paid to the established sorting-clerks and telegraphists at the Tunstall sub-office; and whether the units of work at this office, which serves a population of about 30,000, are credited to the borough of Stoke-on-Trent, of which it forms a part?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELEstablished sorting-clerks and telegraphists at Tunstall sub-office are paid on the scale 14s. to 40s. in the case of male officers, and 12s. to 28s. in the case of female officers. In accordance with ordinary practice, the units of work at this office are not credited to the borough of Stoke-on-Trent, but the Stoke-on-Trent post-office receives credit according to the appropriate scale for controlling the Tunstall sub-office.
§ Mr. WEDGWOODIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that Tunstall has been amalgamated with Stoke-on-Trent, and will the higher rate of pay benefit Stoke as a whole?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELI will inquire into that. If they are entitled to the higher rate of pay they will certainly receive it.
§ Mr. WEDGWOODOwing to the federation of the Potteries?