HC Deb 06 June 1912 vol 39 cc292-3
84. Mr. RUPERT GWYNNE

asked the Postmaster-General, what arrangements he has made to remunerate Post Office employés for the additional work which they will be called upon to undertake in connection, with the National Insurance Act?

The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Herbert Samuel)

I am considering the question of the remuneration to be paid to Scale Payment Sub-Postmasters for the additional work to be imposed upon them in connection with the National Insurance Act. The additional work at other offices, staffed by persons in the direct employ of the Post Office, will be met by the provision of additional staff where necessary.

Mr. RUPERT GWYNNE

Will the extra payment be made out of Post Office funds or out of the funds of the Treasury?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

The Post Office is recouped its expenditure either from the Treasury or the National Insurance Fund.