§ MR. SEXTONI beg to ask the Postmaster General what decision has been come to with respect to higher appointments in the Telegraph Department of the Belfast Post Office, and generally as to the number and classification of officials in that department; how soon the promotions and appointments consequent upon the adoption of the new system will be made; and whether length of service will be considered in the case of promotion?
§ * MR. RAIKESIn the Belfast Post Office a few higher appointments have recently been sanctioned. No time will be lost in promoting to these appointments, and I can assure the hon. Member that, in making the promotions, due weight will be attached to length of service.