§ 19. Mr. Gammansasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware of the concern felt by members of the Post Office Savings Bank Department in London regarding the proposed removal of the department to Sheffield; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingYes. The proposed move of the Savings Department to Sheffield is part of an extensive plan for the dispersal out of London of sections of the work of Government Departments which can satisfactorily be performed in the provinces. The plan has been agreed to in principle by the staff side of the National Whitley Council; but subject to70W the discussion of any specific move on the appropriate Whitley Committee to the Department concerned. I understand the move of the Savings Department to Sheffield is on the agenda for the next meeting of the Savings Department Whitley Committee. This move could not in any case take place for a number of years.