§ Mr. BRIGHTasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that at the Oldham office 23 male telegraphists out of a number of £4 are weekly listed for some form of night attendance; whether the majority of these officers have for a long period been compelled to perform overtime involving in some cases two or three extra attendances; whether vacancies have been in existence for a considerable period; and whether, in view of the frequent complaints made by the staff, he will inquire into the conditions prevailing at this office and cause the necessary permanent staff to be provided?
§ Mr. BUXTONTwenty-two of the 24 duties for male sorting clerks and telegraphists at Oldham involve attendance either after 8 p.m. or before 6 a.m., the recognised period of night duty. Certain vacancies have existed for some time, but only in the case of one officer has more than one additional attendance been required on this account. The vacancies will be filled as early as circumstances permit, and it is hoped that some improvement in the attendances will be practicable.
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