§ Mr. SNOWDENasked the Postmaster-General how many women have resigned from the telephone service in London during the last twelve months; if the main cause of these resignations is the inade- 1012W quacy of the pay and the conduct of supervising officers; and whether he is taking any steps to deal with this situation?
Mr. PIKE PEASEIncluding resignations for the purpose of marriage, the number of telephonists in London who resigned during the past twelve months was 661 out of a total of over 4,000. I cannot say how many resigned to take up more lucrative employment outside. I am not aware of any ground of complaint against the supervising staff.