§ 14. Mr. Viantasked the Postmaster-General the number of superannuated officers of his Department who have been invited to return for service during the war; how many have accepted the offer; and what are the conditions offered?
§ Major TryonStatistics are not available at headquarters of the numbers of pensioners who have been invited to return for service during the war or of those who have accepted. The conditions of employment are those laid down by the Treasury for re-employed pensioners generally. Pensions will be temporarily suspended or abated in accordance with the Superannuation Acts, but the officers will be allowed the wages they were receiving at the date of retirement.
§ Mr. ViantIs the right hon. and gallant Gentleman satisfied that the conditions offered are reasonable; and is he satisfied with the response that has been made?
§ Major TryonWe have not the details of the response, but I should imagine from our experience elsewhere that the response has been exceedingly good.
§ Mr. ViantI take it that the right hon. and gallant Gentleman is not aware of any dissatisfaction with the terms offered?
§ Major TryonI cannot say that I am not aware of any dissatisfaction, because on every point of contact there is always somebody who, naturally, does not feel satisfied. I am not blaming anybody; it is only natural.