§ 58. Mr. Masonasked the Postmaster-General to what extent he visualises a rundown in activity and work of the Factories Department of the Post Office; and what consideration he is giving to the abolition of this separate administration by merging it with another department.
§ Miss PikeThe Post Office Factories Department is mainly engaged on repairs which are closely related to the activity of the Post Office generally. I know of no reason for expecting any further rundown in its work. It employs nearly 3,000 people and I am satisfied that the work it does is best handled by a separate department.