HC Deb 07 November 1916 vol 87 c54
109. Mr. WING

asked the Postmaster-General if he is aware of the disappointment at the award of 1s. per week as war bonus to postmen in the North of England; and if he will cause an inquiry with a view to its increase or submit the same to arbitration?

The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. J. A. Pease)

The position of the men in question will, no doubt, be considered by the arbitration tribunal to which the Prime Minister referred on the 2nd instant in his reply to a question by the hon. Member for Great Grimsby.

Mr. WING

May I take it that the whole question has been referred to arbitration?

Mr. PEASE

The Prime Minister stated last week that any question connected with disputes arising out of wages would be referred to the tribunal as soon as it was set up.