HC Deb 11 June 1931 vol 253 cc1179-80
19. Mr. SIMMONS

asked the Minister of Labour if she is aware that a man was recently sent from the Aston (Birmingham) Exchange to take up employment as an auxiliary postman at a wage of 16s. 9d. for a week of 18 hours; whether this is the standard rate of wages for that class of work; and if she will see that applicants are not sent in the future to employment that carries remuneration on such a low scale?

Miss BONDFIELD

I am having inquiries made, and will communicate with my hon. Friend as soon as possible.

Mr. McSHANE

Will my right hon. Friend communicate with the Postmaster-General with regard to this case?

Miss BONDFIELD

That will be part of the inquiry.