§ Mr. W. J. Brownasked the Postmaster General whether he is aware that the duties of the mail porters at the Northern. District Office are so arranged that some of the men on certain nights are only able 198W to get four and a-half hours sleep; and whether, in view of the age of many of these men, he will revise the duty rosters.
§ Mr. R. GrimstonDuties involving a late attendance on one day followed by an early attendance the next day were introduced at the request of the staff representatives. They do not occur more than twice a week for any individual, and no request for their modification has been received. The interval between the night and morning attendances exceeds eight hours in all cases. Sleeping accommodation is available at the office for any of the men on these duties who wish to use it.