§ 96. Colonel DAYasked the Postmaster- General, if he is aware that, at the Leicester Police Court on 15th February, it was stated that the wages of two post men attending that Court to give evidence that a dog attacked them when carrying out their duties, would be stopped for the time occupied by the Court proceedings; and will he cause instructions to be given that such employés shall not be so penalised for performing such public duties?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONMy attention had already been drawn to the statement, which was incorrect and due to a misapprehension. The Regulations provide for the payment of wages in full in such cases, and the Clerk to the Magistrates has been informed accordingly.