HC Deb 23 July 1913 vol 55 c2036
32. Mr. F. HALL

asked the Secretary to the Treasury if a Petition has been received from the non-established messengers employed in the Customs Department with regard to their rates of pay and conditions of service; and, if so, will he say when such Petition was received and when an answer was given thereto?

Mr. BENN

The last Petition forwarded to the Treasury which can be traced was received on 22nd February, 1911, and answered on 9th March, 1911.

Mr. F. HALL

Have they taken no notice of the Petition received in November?

Mr. BENN

They did not take the course which was open to them of forwarding it direct to the Treasury.

Mr. HALL

If they forward it direct to the Treasury, will it receive attention?

Mr. W. BENN

Certainly.