§ 93. Mr. THURTLEasked the Post master-General if he has yet had an opportunity of considering the points recently submitted to his Department by a deputation representing the Auxiliary Sorters' Association?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONThe various points raised are receiving consideration.
§ Mr. R. MORRISONWill the right hon. Baronet keep in mind the fact that a great deal of distress and unrest is caused in his Department by the number of auxiliary employes who are only allowed to work for some 20 hours per week, and could he not try-to give them a full week's work?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI am fully aware of that.
§ 94. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Post master-General if he is aware that many auxiliary sorters employed within the London postal service receive less in wages than unemployment benefit or Poor Law scales of relief; and will he immediately consider reorganising the hours of employment with a view to these men procuring a higher standard of subsistence for their wives and children than at present exists?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONThe point referred to by the hon. Member is one of several on which representations were made by a deputation from the Auxiliary Sorters' Association which was received on the 10th February. These representations are receiving consideration.