HC Deb 13 July 1914 vol 64 cc1501-2
89. Mr. BUTLER LLOYD

asked the Postmaster-General when the increases recommended by the Holt Committee and granted nearly seven months ago will be paid to the postmen in the Shrewsbury district, the money having been already paid in London and in some country districts?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

It is hoped to complete the necessary adjustments in the Shrewsbury district in the course of a few days. The revision of wages has involved a large amount of labour, and, apart from this, some delay has unavoidably occurred in settling various points of detail