§ Mr. JAMES THOMASasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that the minimum rate for female assistants under twenty-five years of age at Class 2 offices was fixed at 20s. per week by the Select Committee, and that a female assistant is now being employed at Derby at?6s. per week; and whether, in view of the Select Committee's recommendation and the fact that this female is only employed for a limited time at the convenience of the Department, he will increase the amount now being paid to that laid down by the Select Committee?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELI am having inquiry made.