§ MR. FIELD (Dublin, St. Patrick)To ask the Postmaster-General, whether he can state how many English postal officials have been imported into Ireland within the past twelve months, and whether it is a fact that competent Irish officials were available.
(Answered by Mr. Austen Chamberlain.) I have no knowledge of the nationality of officers of the Post Office transferred to Ireland during the past twelve months. In every case of promotion the Postmaster-General endeavours to select the best qualified candidate.