§ Mr. HUGH BARRIEasked the Postmaster-General how many post offices in Ireland have been reduced to the rank of sub-offices during the last two years; and 806W what is the difference in the scales of pay to sorting clerks and telegraphists in comparison with the scales in operation prior to the reduction from head offices?
§ Mr. BUXTONFor administrative reasons 12 offices have been converted into sub-offices in Ireland during the last two years, but in no case has any reduction been made in the scales of pay of the sorting clerks and telegraphists.