HC Deb 05 August 1918 vol 109 cc932-3W
Mr. WILES

asked the Postmaster-General what is the exact position of temporary postal workers as regards military service; and will men of certain grades and ages be released to take other work of national importance, such as munitions making or agricultural labour, or does he desire them to retain their present work in the Post Office?

Mr. ILLINGWORTH

I do not propose to regard temporary employés as indispensable for the work of the Post Office. They will not be debarred from volunteering as war work volunteers as an alternative to military service because they are serving in the Post Office.