70. Mr. Wakefieldasked the Postmaster-General whether the membership figure of the Engineering Officers (Telecommunications) Association as at 31st December, 1949, has been checked; and whether that figure constitutes more than 40 per cent. of the total organised workers in the grade concerned.
§ 73. Mr. Russellasked the Postmaster-General whether he will now grant recognition to the Engineering Officers (Telecommunications) Association.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsThe general question of recognition of staff associations in the Post Office is still under review, and for the present I am not in a position to make any statement beyond saying that I do not accept the interpretation of the Post Office rules implied in the Questions.
§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Postmaster-General if he has considered details which have been sent him about granting recognition to the Engineering Officers (Telecommunications) Association; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Ness EdwardsI would refer the hon. Member to my reply today to the hon. Members for Derbyshire, West (Mr. Wakefield), and Wembley, South (Mr. Russell).