HC Deb 01 May 1894 vol 24 cc21-2
MAJOR RASCH (Essex, S.E.)

I beg to ask the Postmaster General how many postmen were appointed in the quarter ending the 31st of March, 1894, and what proportion of them wore Army Reservists?

MR. A. MORLEY

In the United Kingdom during the first quarter of this year 491 postmen were appointed. This number was below the average of the previous two years. Of the 491 postmen, 59 were Army Reservists, or as nearly as possible 12 per cent.

MAJOR RASCH

Would the right hon. Gentleman mind saying why the recommendation introduced by the late Postmaster General has not been more fully carried out?

MR. A. MORLEY

The recommendation has been entirely carried out. With one or two exceptions, preference has been given to Army men.