§ Sir J. Edenasked the Postmaster-General what representations he has received from the public and from businessmen, especially those in the mail-order business, concerning the serious dislocation and inconvenience caused by the postmen's strike; when he expects the pay dispute to be resolved; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BevinsNow that industrial action by the union has ceased we are overtaking arrears: and I hope to restore the suspended printed paper and parcel post services within two or three days.
§ Sir W. Bromley-Davenportasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that the postal strike and go-slow tactics are causing hardship to those in receipt of sickness benefits and other benefits which come by money order through the post; and what precautions he proposes to take in the event of the strike extending to other branches of the Post Office when it will be impossible to cash drafts over the counter or collect old age pensions, money orders, etc.
§ Mr. BevinsI regret any hardship to recipients of sickness and other benefits caused by the recent industrial action. We are now doing all we can to overtake arrears of correspondence. The point raised in the second part of my hon. and gallant Friend's Question does not now arise.