HC Deb 17 March 1913 vol 50 cc688-9
65. Mr. CROFT

asked 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 SAMUEL

My 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. BYLES

Did the right hon. Gentleman give an answer satisfactory to them?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

I did not give any definite answer. I only replied to their representations.

Colonel YATE

Can the right hon. Gentleman state when the answer will be given?

Mr. CROFT

This 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 SAMUEL

I know that an early settlement is most desirable, and I very much regret the delay that has taken place before arriving at a settlement.