HC Deb 31 July 1935 vol 304 c2663
Sir E. RUGGLES-BRISE

asked the the Postmaster-General whether any increase in the telephone staff has taken place since the introduction of the lower telephone charges last October?

Major TRYON

The number of staff employed in the Post Office in connection with the telephone service has increased by 4,107 since the new telephone rates were introduced on 1st October, 1934.

74. Sir E. RUGGLES-BRISE

asked the Postmaster-General whether the number of Post Office employés on 1st July, 1935, and the corresponding number on 1st July last year, and what increases there have been in the numbers of men and women employed, respectively?

Major TRYON

The total number of persons employed in the Post Office on 1st July of this year was 239,302, compared with 230,801 at the corresponding date last year. These numbers show increases in 12 months of 6,586 men and 1,915 women employed by the Department.

Mr. G. GRIFFITHS

Is not this a rattling good example of what State ownership can do?