Post Office uniforms

Press, 28 March 1979, Page 20

Post Office uniforms

Sir, — May I congratulate the Post Office employees whose occupation requires them to be outside. These people do a magnificent job irrespective of the weather. Particular thanks must go to those such as the postmen and postwomen, parcel delivery and mail clearance drivers, and the telegram delivery officers. One never hears of these lower-paid public servants complaining or striking about their working conditions and low income. Unfortunately, these workers are issued with a very drab, out-dated style, dark grey uniform which is very bad during appalling conditions such as those we have experienced in the last few days. I believe that the Post Office uniformed officers, overseas, are dressed very smartly in colours such as dark blue, medium blue, light ash, or maroon (which would look immaculate). May I ask the Chief Postmaster if a new uniform and colour is being considered? If so how long will it be “under consideration?” — Yours, etc., (Miss) C. D. STANLEY. March 22, 1979.

[The Chief Postmaster, Mr E. A. G. Grandi, replies: “Your correspondent's comments regarding Post Office employees are appreciated. It is confirmed that a review of all Post Office uniforms is at present being undertaken. Because of the need to obtain the views of many sections of the department, particularly those who wear the uniforms, a review of this nature is a long process. Economic considerations must also be taken into account and I am unable to put a date on when the review is likely to be completed.”]