asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will state, in relation to the detection of unlicensed television sets, the method of selection of the people employed in this area; if they are employed full-time or part-time; if part-time, the number who hold other full-time employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

, Dublin South-Central): The work referred to is carried out by post office clerks who are full-time officials of my Department recruited by means of competitions conducted by the Civil Service Commissioners.