§ 44. Mr. Channonasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that eight temporary postmen employed at the Southend-on-Sea Post Office have been warned that they are to receive notice terminating their employment, as the Post 391 Office have orders to cut down their staff; to what extent these temporary postmen have had to work overtime in view of the amount of work to be undertaken; and how the work is to be carried out without the extra help especially in view of the near advent of the Christmas season.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingSix temporary postmen at Southend-on-Sea, who have been employed on account of seasonal work and other temporary causes, were recently advised informally of the possible termination of their employment. One, an ex-Regular Service man, is now under consideration for a permanent appointment and work will be available for the others until after Christmas. Four of the temporary postmen have performed overtime during the past four weeks, ranging individually from three and a quarter hours to nine hours for the whole period.