§ Mr. DAYasked the Postmaster-General the practice as to payment for permanent and temporary staff employed over the Christmas holidays; and whether the same ratio of payment is made to these staffs throughout Great Britain?
§ Mr. LEES-SMITHIt is not clear precisely what information is desired by the hon. Member; but for actual attendance on the two holidays at offices in England and Wales the permanent staff receive extra pay at rate plus a-half for Christmas Day and are granted a day's leave in lieu of Boxing Day. The Christmas temporary staff are paid at rate plus a-half for attendance both on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The arrangements in Scotland are the same so far as Christmas Day is concerned.