§ Mr. Wedgwood Bennasked the Postmaster-General whether his attention has been called to the conditions of the temporary staff in the postal service at Manchester, in particular regarding sick pay and the supplementation of salary should a member of the staff be called to the colours; and whether he will take steps to improve the position in these respects?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonI am assured that the ordinary regulations regarding sick pay of temporary staff are being applied at Manchester. The position as regards payment of balance of civil pay to certain temporary officers employed at Manchester is being investigated and I will communicate with the right hon. Member.