§ 58. Mr. H. Fraserasked the Postmaster-General when he anticipates that the committee set up by him in February, 1951, to investigate the claims for recognition of the National Guild of Motor Engineers and other bodies within the Post Office will report; and whether he can expedite its deliberations.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsOn the first part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to my reply of 30th May to my hon. Friend the Member for Durham (Mr. Grey). As regards the second part, I am confident that the Committee is fully alive to the desirability of reporting as early as possible.
§ 59. Mr. H. Fraserasked the Postmaster-General how many members of the committee set up by him to investigate official recognition of certain trade union organisations within the Post Office have resigned; and how many meetings the committee has held since its inception in February, 1951.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsOn the first part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to my reply of 25th April to my hon. Friend the Member for Waltham-stow, East (Mr. H. Wallace). As regards the second part, I understand that three meetings have been held.