§ Major Raynerasked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of the hard and responsible work entailed by distribution of letters in the rural districts, coupled with frequent exposure to climatic inclemency, he will now consider the desirability of an increase in the remuneration of rural postmen?
§ Sir W. WomersleyA claim for increased remuneration for postmen and various other Post Office employés was recently submitted by the Staff Association concerned and it is contemplated that the matter will be referred to the Civil Service Arbitration Tribunal. In the circumstances I am unable to consider the case of a particular class.