§ 46. Major ARCHER-SHEEasked the Prime Minister whether any representations have been made to him by postal ser- 1612 vants in Ireland as to their future conditions of service if the Government of Ireland Bill were to become law; whether, if these representations have been received, they indicate apprehension as to the prospects of these postal servants; and what steps he proposes to take to safeguard their future prospects?
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Herbert Samuel)I have been asked by the Prime Minister to answer this question. Representations of the nature indicated have been made both to the Prime Minister and to me, and I have invited a deputation of the staff concerned to place their views before me.
§ Major ARCHER-SHEEIn the event of the Government of Ireland Bill becoming an Act, will these officials be allowed to retire on compensation if they so desire?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELUnder certain circumstances, yes.