asked the Postmaster-General whether he has received a resolution from the local joint committee of the associations of the Manchester and district post-office workers asking the Government to enter into negotiations with the National Joint Committee of Post Office Associations, with a view to an early application of the principles of the Whitley Report to the Post Office; and, if so, what action he proposes to take in the matter?

My right hon. Friend has received the resolution referred to. The general question is under the consideration of the Government, and he is not in a position at present to make any further statement.

In view of the great importance of the efforts the Government are making to stimulate action in various industries, is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that the delay in this matter is causing very great dissatisfaction amongst the Civil servants of the Post Office?

I think the onus of the charge does not fall upon the Post Office. It is a matter for the general consideration of the Government.