§ Mr. FIELDasked the Postmaster-General whether he can state the number of female sorting clerks and telegraphists in Ireland who received the marriage allowance when leaving the service for matrimonial purposes?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELThe number of female sorting clerks and telegraphists in Ireland who received marriage gratuities during the three years ended 30th September, 1911, is as follows:—
Year ended 30th September, 1909 … 13 Year ended 30th September, 1910 … 17 Year ended 30th September, 1911 … 19