62. Mr. NUGENTasked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of the delay in acceding to the memorial from the men employed on travelling post offices, who have been so severely hit by the War, and the small amount now given to them—the increase is on the basis of a 10 per cent. addition for the duration of the War, about 4d. or 6d. a day—he will arrange to 2873 have the Grant made retrospective at least from the date on which the memorial was lodged?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHI regret that I cannot undertake to apply this concession retrospectively.
Mr. NUGENTDoes the right hon. Gentleman consider it fair, after keeping these men waiting for eight months, to give them no compensation?