HC Deb 23 July 1914 vol 65 c640
77. Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTT

asked the Postmaster-General whether he is now in a position to grant the increases due to telephone call-office attendants, as recommended by the Holt Committee?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

Instructions as to the adjustment of the pay of call-office attendants have now been issued, and payment of the increases due will be made as quickly as possible.

78. Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTT

asked the Postmaster-General whether the ex-National Telephone Company's staff employed as call-office attendants have made representations that they are suffering considerable loss through their transfer to the Post Office; whether 75 per cent. of them are losing 2s. 6d. per week or more in wages, while all are obliged to work extra hours without extra remuneration; whether the late Postmaster-General's statement that no one would suffer by the transfer was intended to apply to telephone call-office attendants; and, if so, whether he proposes to make any adjustment?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

I am making inquiry in the matter, and will communicate the result to the hon. Member as soon as possible.