HC Deb 19 December 1969 vol 793 c463W
Sir T. Beamish

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications how many public relations and Press officers are employed by the Post Office Board.

Mr. Stonehouse

That is a matter for the Post Office.

Sir T. Beamish

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications how many of the 96 public relations and Press officers employed by the Post Office on 31st October, 1968 have been declared redundant; how many were transferred to the Post Office Board; and what was the total sum involved in compensation.

Mr. Stonehouse

On the assumption that the hon. and gallant Gentleman means to refer to the situation at 30th September last, the answer is that no public relations or Press officers were made redundant; all accepted employment in the new Post Office.