HC Deb 20 April 1915 vol 71 c214W
Mr. HODGE

asked the Postmaster-General how many postal sorters in London have temporarily left the postal service for naval and military work; and how many temporary sorters have been engaged to take their places?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

1,648 sorters have been withdrawn for military and naval service, and 1,446 temporary sorters have been engaged to take their places.