HC Deb 27 July 1915 vol 73 cc2140-1
32. Mr. GINNELL

asked the Postmaster-General what extra remuneration or prospect of promotion has been offered to postal officials in Ireland for intercepting, reporting, or sending to headquarters for examination letters of persons supposed to be political opponents of the Government; how many of them have so far consented to act in this manner; and how many have been dismissed and warned, respectively, on political grounds during the last twelve months?

The ASSISTANT POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Pike Pease)

I understand the hon. Member to suggest that certain Post Office servants in Ireland have been requested to act in a manner contrary to their ordinary duty, that those who have so acted have been rewarded, and that those who have refused so to act have been penalised. There is no foundation for any such suggestion.

Mr. GINNELL

Will the hon. Gentleman answer the last clause of the question?

Mr. PIKE PEASE

The question is really a very improper one altogether.