§ Mr. GARDNERasked the Postmaster-General to what extent since 1920 machines have been substituted for hand clerical labour in the Post Office Money Order Department; and what is the estimated annual saving deriving from the substitution, allowance being made for the purchase and/or renting of machines, maintenance thereof, and material used in connection therewith?
§ Sir K. WOODSince 1920, about 40 machines have been introduced in substitution for hand clerical labour, at an estimated net annual saving of about £3,000.
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§ Mr. GARDNERasked the Postmaster General to what extent, since 1920, machines have been substituted for hand clerical labour in the Post Office Savings Bank; and what is the estimated annual saving deriving from the substitution, allowance being made for the purchase and/or renting of machines, maintenance thereof, and material used in connection therewith?
§ Sir K. WOODSince 1920, about 200 machines have been introduced in substitution for hand clerical labour, at an estimated annual net saving of about £70,000.