§ Dr. ADDISONasked whether, in view of the fact that the lift-men employed at Mount Pleasant by the General Post Office are paid a wage of 24s. a week, he will increase these men's wages, or otherwise make such arrangements whereby they may be able to earn more money; whether the Postmaster-General will provide opportunities for their promotion, and whether, in view of the regular and permanent character of their employment, he will place them upon the established staff?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELThe lift-men at Mount Pleasant, who are pensioned petty officers of the Navy, are paid at the same rate as other lift-men employed by the Post Office elsewhere in London, namely, 6d. an hour. This rate was fixed so recently as 1908 after careful inquiry, and is considered to be adequate. Such of the lift-men as are qualified by Army and Navy service are eligible in respect of age, height, etc., for establishment are considered after they have rendered three years' service as lift-men for appointment as postmen or porters if they apply for 608 these positions. I do not consider that lift-men, as such, should be placed upon the established staff, as their work, like that of doorkeepers, cleaners, etc., who are also unestablishcd, is not peculiar to the Post Office.