asked the Postmaster-General whether he has received from the National Federation of Postal and Telegraph Clerks a request for an interview for the purpose of stating its claim to official recognition; and, if so, whether he will grant the request?

asked the Postmaster-General whether he has received from the National Federation of Postal and Telegraph Clerks a request for an interview for the purpose of urging its claim to official recognition; and, if so whether he is prepared to receive the deputation?

I have agreed to receive the deputation.