SANATORIUM TREATMENT FOR POSTAL WORKERS.

HC Deb 22 July 1914 vol 65 c450

61. Mr. MOUNT

asked what provision for sanatorium treatment is made for established servants of the Post Office?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

The medical attendance provided by the Post Office for its staff docs not include the provision of sanatorium treatment. About one-half of the established staff are voluntary subscribers to the Post Office Sanatorium Society, an unofficial society controlled by the members themselves. I understand that the staff, in return for the subscription of 2s. a year, are able to obtain sanatorium treatment when required without delay and for as long as may be necessary.

Sir RYLAND ADKINS

Does that apply to the employés generally—to those who do not subscribe?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

It applies to those who subscribe an annual amount to the society.

Mr. STEPHEN GWYNN

Can the right hon. Gentleman say what is done in this matter as regards established Post Office servants in Ireland?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

I should imagine the same conditions apply, but I should like notice of that question.