§ Mr. SLOANasked the Postmaster-General if he can explain why certain postmen in Belfast are refused the privilege of a weekly half-holiday while it is granted to others; and if he will cause arrangements to be made whereby the half-holiday may be made universal?
§ Mr. BUXTONI will have inquiry made.
§ Mr. SLOANasked the Postmaster-General whether, having taken into consideration the number of years in which officers at present acting as substitutes for superiors in Belfast have been performing these duties, he is prepared to relax the rule requiring employment for a period of two months before extra remuneration can be given?
§ Mr. BUXTONThe rule referred to is based on the recommendation of the Parliamentary Committee, and I see no reason for treating Belfast exceptionally.