35. Mr. T. THOMSONasked the Postmaster General whether he is aware that considerable apprehension exists amongst the members of the outside staff at the Middlesbrough Post Office that the cessation of Sunday deliveries may involve reductions in their weekly wages varying from 7s. to 17s.; and will he consider whether it is possible to lighten the burden that would thus fall on some of the lower-paid workers?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYI am not aware of the exact amount of the reductions of Sunday pay involved at Middlesbrough. The effect of the abolition of Sunday posts upon the conditions of service of the staff is about to be discussed with their representatives.