HC Deb 21 May 1909 vol 5 cc805-6W
Mr. HUGH BARRIE

asked the Postmaster-General how many post offices in Ireland have been reduced to the rank of sub-offices during the last two years; and 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. BUXTON

For 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.