§ Mr. SIMONasked the Postmaster-General whether the branch post office at Leytonstone, which was promised more than a year ago, will shortly be opened; whether it is contemplated opening branch offices at East Ham, Brixton, Lewisham, and Acton; and whether he will ensure that, in making the staff arrangements at these offices, the general proportion of male to female counter clerks and telegraphists will be maintained?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELI regret that there has been unanticipated delay in starting the building of the branch office at Leytonstone, and that it cannot be opened for some time. It has been decided to establish branch offices at East Ham, Lewisham, and Acton, and the question of
establishing a branch office at Brixton is under consideration. The constitution of the staff to be employed at the new offices will depend on the nature of the duties to be performed.