asked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that there is considerable feeling in the Post Office service that sales representatives, although called up or transferred for the duration to other work, are refused establishment when it would normally be granted; and whether this unfair differentiation will be terminated?

The establishment of a number of unestablished sales representatives has been deferred owing to a redundancy on the grace of sales representative, which results from the suspension of active canvassing for the telephone service. It is true that use is being made of their services—generally speaking on duties other than those normally proper to their grade—but I regret that the redundancy within their normal sphere is an insuperable bar to their establishment.

Will the right hon. Gentleman be prepared to see representatives from the union which represent these men and discuss the matter?

I am always willing to receive representations on behalf of the staff.