HC Deb 12 February 1913 vol 48 cc989-90W
Dr. ADDISON

asked the Postmaster-General whether he has sanctioned the order recently issued by the Controller of Stores that officers of the porter class employed on bag duties in the chief parcels

office are instructed to hand over dungaree overall trousers at the close of each duty to be worn by other officers just commencing duty; whether he is aware that the men concerned object to the order, preferring to return their supply rather than submit to the practice referred to; and whether he will issue instructions that the issue of dungaree overalls be made personal to the officers using them?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

I was not aware that such an order had been issued; but I find on inquiry that the facts are as stated by the hon. Member. The instructions in question were given under a misapprehension, and will be rescinded at once.