§ Mr. J. BROWNasked the Postmaster-General whether the additional leave during 1919 which was granted under Treasury instructions was sanctioned because of the long period of excessive strain due to war conditions; whether caretaker-operators experienced this strain to an exceptional degree as a result of their long periods of attendance and very low wages; and whether he will represent to the Treasury the necessity to grant a similar concession as regards leave to all Post Office workers?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHI would refer the hon. Member to the reply on this subject given on the 26th ultimo to the hon. Member for Houghton-le-Spring Division. I do not feel able to approach the Treasury for the extension of the concession to Post Office servants not ordinarily entitled to annual leave with pay.