§ Mr. HIRSTasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that, owing to shortage of staff in the Bournemouth Telegraph Office, it was necessary for the superintendent at that office to take charge of the B side of the Southampton quadruplex between 12 and 1 o'clock on the 5th instant; and whether, in the interests of efficiency, he will give this matter his personal attention?
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§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHOwing to pressure of work and temporary shortage of staff, due to abnormal sick absence, it was necessary for an overseer to perform the duty referred to for a short time on the 5th instant to avoid delay to the traffic. In the exceptional circumstances I see no objection to the course adopted.