asked the Postmaster-General if he is now in a position to make a statement on the result of the appeal by the Federation of Post Office Supervising Officers for improved pay.

I have nothing to add to the reply I gave to the hon. Member on 25th October.

In view of the fact that the differential has completely disappeared from this class, can nothing be done to speed up the decision?

It is a matter for arbitration and I must not interfere.