HC Deb 12 May 1965 vol 712 cc62-3W
53. Mr. Hooson

asked the Postmaster-General if he will base the remuneration of sub-postmasters in rural areas on their service to the community rather than on the amount of business done.

Mr. Benn

The most practicable way of measuring a sub-postmaster's services is by the amount of Post Office business transacted, but the system of remuneration provides for certain minimum payments however little work is done. I am currently reviewing the remuneration in conjunction with the National Federation of Sub-Postmasters.