§ 33. Mr. Weitzmanasked the Assistant Postmaster-General whether he is aware that although notional promotion was promised to civil servants on war service and that immediately on their return to civil life they would receive the appropriate rate of pay, storemen in the employ of the Post Office have not on their return received such rate of pay; and if he will take steps to remedy this position.
§ Mr. BurkeStoremen in the Post Office who were promoted to warehousemen, or 518 packers and porters promoted to store-men, whilst absent with the Forces, draw the higher pay on their return if they take up the higher duties. This accords with the rule applicable to the Civil Service generally. The detailed application of this rule in the Post Office stores and factories departments is at present under consideration by the Whitley body representing the staff concerned.
§ Mr. WeitzmanIf I give the minister details of cases where the practice which he suggests is not carried out, will he have them thoroughly investigated, and if they are proved will he have them remedied?
§ Mr. BurkeI have said that the details of this matter are being discussed by the appropriate bodies, but if my hon. Friend can send me details of any cases I will look at them.