Mr. T. WILSONasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that women counter clerks in the Eastern Central district who are taken ill on duty are kept waiting for as long as two hours before they can see the medical officer; and whether, having regard to the dangers of keeping a number of sick persons together, he will cause arrangements to be made to improve the official medical service?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHI will inquire into the matter, and communicate with the hon. Member.
Mr. T. WILSONasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that fourteen women counter clerks and telegraphists in the Eastern Central district, some with a considerable amount of service, have resigned during the last twelve months because of the wages paid by the Post Office and the better pay obtainable outside; whether their places have been filled in many cases by inexperienced and junior officers; and whether he is aware that the cases of sick leave in this district among the women are due to the pressure and strain placed upon the staff by the demands which are made upon their physical and mental powers?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHI will inquire into the matter, and communicate with the hon. Member.