HC Deb 14 July 1910 vol 19 cc749-50W
Mr. D. A. THOMAS

asked the Postmaster-General, if he can say whether any, and what, progress has been made in the proposed decentralisation of Post Office work; whether he will consider the advisability of making Wales a separate district; and will he receive a deputation from the council of the city of Cardiff on the matter before arriving at any final decision?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

I regret that I am not yet in a position to make any definite statement on this subject; but, as I have already informed the City Council, I shall be glad to receive a deputation from Cardiff before any scheme is promulgated affecting the general organisation of the work of the Post Office in Wales.

Mr. LEWIS HASLAM

asked the Postmaster-General, whether, in view of the

Year ended. Total Number of postal packets of all kinds deal with. Total No. of Staff. No. dismissed for Dishonesty. Percentage of Staff dismissed for Dishonesty.
31st March, 1900 … 3,588,748,000 167,070 230 .14
31st March, 1901 … 3,723,817,000 173,184 310 .17
31st March, 1902 … 3,919,000,000 179,202 269 .15
31st March, 1903 … 4,143,900,000 183,595 237 .12
31st March, 1904 … 4,300,900,000 188,031 265 .14
31st March, 1905 … 4,479,400,000 192,454 237 .12
31st March, 1906 … 4,686,200,000 195,432 246 .12
31st March, 1907 … 4,862,920,000 199,178 224 .11
31st March, 1908 … 4,972,070,000 203,597 193* .09
31st March, 1909 … 5,035,920,000 207,947 214* .10
* These figures partly estimated. Exact returns not at present available.

geographical position of Newport and its importance as the key of the railway system of South Wales, he has considered the advisability, in the proposed decentralisation of Post Office work, of making that town the centre for the surrounding district: and will he receive a deputation from Newport on the matter before arriving at a final decision?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

I am not at present in a position to make any definite statement on this subject, but I will communicate with the hon. Member when the proposals for decentralisation have reached a somewhat more advanced stage, in order that representations on behalf of Newport shall have an opportunity of receiving full consideration, should the interests of Newport be affected by any change which may be in prospect.