§ Mr. CLYNESasked the Postmaster-General whether the casual postmen em- 1150W ployed in Manchester are in receipt of only 22s. a week; whether he is aware that this is below the rate fixed by public authorities as necessary to maintain a proper physical standard; whether he is aware that the minimum rate paid by the Manchester municipal authorities for adult labour is 26s. a week; and whether he will at once consider the question of increasing the wage paid to temporary postmen in Manchester to at least the rate paid by the municipality?
§ Captain NORTONThe normal rate of pay for a temporary postman at Manchester who is twenty-one years of age or over is as stated by the hon. Member, but I am enquiring whether the circumstances in that city justify the payment of higher wages, and will bear in mind the considerations mentioned.