§ Mr. WILKIEasked the Postmaster-General whether on three occasions during the week ending 12th June women telegraphists at Dundee were detained on overtime later than 9 p.m.; whether any male telegraphists were available; and whether he will make inquiry with a view to preventing any unnecessary recurrence of this kind?
§ Mr. BUXTONIt is the case that on three occasions during the week in question, owing to pressure of work which could not be foreseen, women telegraphists at Dundee were detained on overtime after 9 p.m. No male telegraphists were available at the time. It is a general rule of the service not to employ women on late duties, but exceptional pressure must be met in such manner as circumstances permit.