EARL COMPTON (York, W.R., Barnsley)I beg to ask the Postmaster General what is the cause of the delay in filling up the appointment of assistant superintendent of the telegraph school for learners, and whether, in view of the slowness of promotion in the Central Telegraph Office, he will take immediate steps to fill up the vacancy?
§ SIR JAMES FERGUSSONThere has been no delay in filling up the appointment. The late assistant superintendent was pensioned on the 2nd instant, and he died on the 4th instant. The necessary steps are being taken to select a suitable successor.