§ Captain THORPEasked the Postmaster-General what number of women clerks at the Post Office Savings Bank were absent through illness during the month of December, 1921; how many of these clerks applied for exemption from overtime on medical grounds on their return; and how many wore granted exemption on medical grounds and otherwise?
§ Captain THORPEasked the Postmaster - General whether, seeing that 10 months' compulsory overtime was required during the last 12 months, the position at the Post Office Savings Bank as regards arrears of work is any better than it was at this time last year; and, if not, what steps are being taken to cope with the situation?
§ Mr. PEASEI am glad to be able to inform my hon. and gallant Friend that progress has been made in clearing off the arrears of work, and that, although the process is necessarily somewhat slow, the position in this respect is appreciably better than it was twelve months ago. No efforts will be spared to clear off the arrears at the earliest possible date.