asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will review the present policy of phasing out postman posts and replacing them with a motorised post.

Postal delivery arrangements are kept under continuing review. Part-time posts are merged into full-time motorised posts only where the savings to the Department are substantial and better-paid full-time employment is created.

Would the Minister say if there are definite savings as a result of bringing in the motorised system?

There have been consistently.

How many persons and jobs?

It does involve savings, yes, and it always has involved savings.