HC Deb 28 July 1947 vol 441 c17W
Sir E. Graham-Little

asked the Postmaster-General how many postal servants engaged in collection and delivery of letters and allied operations, have been withdrawn from that service up to date, since 1st May, 1947.

Mr. Wilfred Paling

The number of postmen has, in round figures, been reduced by 4,000, counting each part-timer as one half.