§ 25. Sir G. Foxasked the Assistant Postmaster-General how many temporary postmen and postwomen have been dismissed in the Henley area; and how many years it is necessary to serve to qualify for a gratuity.
§ Mr. BurkeThe services of five part-time postmen and two part-time post-women in the Henley area were terminated in January last as a result of a revision of postal services. To qualify for a gratuity, an officer must as a rule have served for at least 15 years in a full-time capacity.
§ Sir G. FoxIs the Minister aware that some of these people who have been dismissed feel that they have a grievance in that they have received no gratuity?
§ Mr. BurkeThe gratuity is given only for full-time service, and these people were employed part-time.