HC Deb 17 July 1922 vol 156 cc1715-6
71. Sir F. HALL

asked the Postmaster-General what is the number of temporary postmen at present employed in the London postal district; how many of these are men who did not serve in the War and how many are discharged service men; how many temporary employés were discharged during the two years to 31st March last and what proportion of these were ex-service men; whether it is proposed to make further reductions in the temporary staff owing to certain rearrangements of the postal service; and whether steps will be taken to ensure that no temporary ex-service men shall be got rid of until the list of non-servers has been exhausted?

The ASSISTANT-POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Pike Pease)

I am having inquiry made in the matter, and will communicate the result to my hon. and gallant Friend.

Sir F. HALL

Can the right hon. Gentleman reply to the last part of the question?

Mr. PEASE

As I have said, the question is being considered. I will send my hon. and gallant Friend a full reply.