HC Deb 23 December 1929 vol 233 c1917W
Mr. DAY

asked the Postmaster-General the number of boy messengers who were in the employ of the Post Office on 31st March, 1929, and the number of boy messengers who secured postmanships and other established posts or posts leading to establishment during the year ended 31st March, 1929?

Mr. LEES-SMITH

The number of boy messengers employed in the Post Office on 31st March, 1929, was 7,623; and the number of boy messengers who secured postmanships and other established posts or posts leading to establishment during the year ended 31st March, 1929, was 1,483.