40. Mr. T. WILSONasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware that the temporary postmen at Newport, Monmouthshire, were given notice on 26th April that the employment of all men performing full duties would cease on 8th May, and that short duties with pay at 14s. and 15s. per week would commence on the above date; if he is aware that nearly all the temporary postmen were ineligible for the Army; that a number of them are marreid men with families; that they have in a number of cases been doing this work for years; that this alteration is a distinct hardship to these men; whether it was done with his sanction; and, if not, whether he will restore to these men their position and pay?
The ASSISTANT - POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Pike Pease)I am making inquiry and will communicate with the hon. Member.