§ 44. Mr. W. THORNEasked the Postmaster-General whether the same conditions apply to women engaged temporarily in the various telephone departments that have been announced for women engaged on postal or telephone work?
§ Captain NORTONMy right hon. Friend understands that the hon. Member refers to women employed temporarily in Post Office workshops and factories upon work in connection with telephone apparatus. The increases in pay which my right hon. Friend announced in reply to the hon. Member's question on the 10th March do not apply to the women in question, but my right hon. Friend is having inquiry made regarding the wages paid to such officers and will communicate with the hon. Member.