asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if, in view of the increasing duties devolving on sub-postmasters and sub-postmistresses as a result of the extension of social services, he will have their salaries and conditions of employment reviewed.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Salaries of Sub-Postmasters and Sub-Postmistresses.
Extra remuneration is allowed either by an increase in scale payment, where warranted, or by the payment of a specific allowance for any additional work devolving upon sub-postmasters and sub-postmistresses as a result of an extension of social services.
The Sub-Postmasters' Consultative Council, which I set up recently, provides a means of formal consultation between representatives of my Department and the Sub-Postmasters' Union on matters affecting the remuneration and conditions of service of sub-postmasters.