HC Deb 15 June 1931 vol 253 cc1429-30
38. Sir GEORGE PENNY

asked the Postmaster-General whether he has considered the representations made to him by the Union of Post Office Workers for extended recognition and, in particular, for permission for branch secretaries to transact union business during their official hours of duty as postal servants as a right; and whether he intends to concede these demands?

Mr. ATTLEE

I have the matter under consideration; but am not yet in a position to state my conclusions.

Sir G. PENNY

May I ask the hon. Gentleman to consider deeply why this union should be given special privileges in respect of the demands which are being made?

Mr. BOWEN

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the restrictive regulations under which these branch secretaries operate have been in force for 25 years and that no change has been made in that time; and will he also give consideration to that fact?

Mr. ATTLEE

I have already said that I have the matter under consideration and full consideration will be given to all these matters.

Mr. MACQUISTEN

Will the hon. Gentleman allow other Post Office workers to work at their allotments during business hours?

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