asked the Postmaster-General (1) how many of the male adult full-time temporary manipulative employés of the Post Office are paid less than 40s. a week, between 40s. and 50s., between 50s. and 60s., and over 60s.;

(2) how many of the female adult full-time temporary manipulative employés of the Post Office are paid less than 40s. a week, between 40s. and 50s., between 50s. and 60s., and over 60s.?

—				Male.		Female.
				Full-time.	Part-time.	Full-time.	Part-time.
31st March, 1939	…	…	…	3,200	2,500	2,300	700
31st December, 1939		…	…	13,300	2,800	3,900	1,000
31st March, 1940	…	…	…	15,500	4,000	5,200	1,100