HC Deb 23 June 1921 vol 143 c1515
106. Mr. T. THOMSON

asked the Postmaster-General the approximate number of his headquarters' and local staff who are entitled to an annual holiday of over four weeks' duration?

The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Kellaway)

In the Post Office service as a whole the number is approximately 9,000. Of these the vast majority are entitled to 27 working days' leave.

Mr. THOMSON

Will the right hon. Gentleman say whether any official is entitled to the four weeks, and, if so, is he compelled to take the holiday, whether he wants it or not?

Mr. KELLAWAY

I have not discovered any case where men do not want to take the holiday. I should like to have particulars. The vast majority are entitled to 27 working days' leave.