§ MR. BATHURSTsaid, he wished to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, Why a fixed standard of height is required for London Letter Carriers?
§ MR. SCLATER-BOOTHsaid, in reply, that great inconvenience to the public service arose some years ago from the want of some standard of physical strength in the minor Departments of the Post Office. The standard of height had been altered from time to time; and he knew of no reason why the present standard should be maintained, except that an ample supply of candidates for the service could be obtained at that standard.