HC Deb 09 February 1931 vol 248 cc32-3
60. Mr. HACKING

asked the Postmaster-General the number of his staff who have been engaged in dealing with correspondence in connection with the Irish sweepstake on the Grand National; the amount of overtime worked in man hours; and the total cost of this special work up to date?

Mr. LEES-SMITH

The staff concerned dealt with the correspondence referred to in conjunction with their ordinary duties; and it is not practicable therefore to furnish precise information on any of the points specified. The total amount of overtime, however, incurred for all purposes is negligible.

Mr. HACKING

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that certain members of his staff are busily engaged in organising sweepstakes of their own?

Mr. MILLS

Is the Postmaster-General aware that letters addressed to private citizens in Ireland and marked "Personal" have been opened?