§ 73. Mr. R. MORRISONasked the Postmaster-General how many men have been discharged from the Post Office as a result of the discontinuance of newspaper football competitions?
§ Viscount WOLMERA few temporary officers have been discharged, but it is unlikely that the cessation of this work will have any effect upon the numbers of permanent staff. The work was intermittent in character, and has been covered almost entirely by overtime and temporary force.
§ Mr. MORRISONCannot the Noble Lord give the exact figures?