§ 65. Mr. CROFTasked whether the Chancellor of the Exchequer's attention has been called to the present rate of pay to sub-postmasters for the sale of national health stamps; and what steps he intends to take to improve their position under the Insurance Act?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELMy right hon. Friend has asked me to answer this question, and I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Central Edinburgh on the 13th instant.
§ Sir W. BYLESDid the right hon. Gentleman give an answer satisfactory to them?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELI did not give any definite answer. I only replied to their representations.
§ Colonel YATECan the right hon. Gentleman state when the answer will be given?
§ Mr. CROFTThis question has been exercising the minds of the sub-postmasters for a long time, and will the right hon. Gentleman take steps to hasten his decision as to how best to meet this complaint?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELI know that an early settlement is most desirable, and I very much regret the delay that has taken place before arriving at a settlement.