§ Mr. NORMAN CRAIGasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that the average rent and rates paid by postmen at Margate is 9s. 7d. per week per man; and whether, in view of the cost of living, he will take steps to raise the status of the Margate office from Class III. 1723W to Class II., in order that a more satisfactory standard of living may be assured?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEAfter making allowance for the high cost of living in Margate, Class II. scales will not be warranted, under the standard of classification at present in force, until the units of work reach 350. The present volume of work falls considerably short of that figure. The whole question of the classification of provincial offices for the pay of outdoor force is, however, under consideration.