HC Deb 01 May 1923 vol 163 c1222W
Major ATTLEE

asked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that men working for the Port of London Authority in the day are being employed on temporary work in the Post Office during the evening; and whether, having regard to the number of men totally unemployed, he will issue instructions that temporary work shall not be given to persons already employed?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

The practice of engaging for part-time work in the Post Office men who are in full employment during the day has been discontinued for some time past, and will not be revived during the present industrial depression. I have recently received a deputation from Members of this House regarding the men mentioned in the question and am inquiring into the case.