Central Telegraph Office (Women Supervisors and Male Overseers).

HC Deb 16 December 1911 vol 32 cc2862-3W

Mr. DAWES

asked the Postmaster-General whether any difference exists between the class of duties performed by the lower grade of women supervisors and that of male overseers of the Central Telegraph Office; and, if not, how the disparity in their respective hours of duty is justified?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

There is not much difference in the duties. The disparity is justified upon grounds of physical strength.