HC Deb 17 July 1900 vol 86 c233
MR. M'GHEE (Louth, S.)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, as representing the Postmaster General, whether he can state the number of applicants for the postmastership of Dukinfield; and whether the questions of seniority and ability were considered before making the appointment.

THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Mr. HANBURY,) Preston

The number of applicants was 112. The answer to the second paragraph of the question is in the affirmative.