*MR. JOYCEI beg to ask the Postmaster General whether it is his intention to promote a local official to the 114 assistant superintendentship now vacant at Limerick Post Office; and, if not, will he assign the reason.
§ MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAINNo recommendation for filling the vacancy has yet been made, but the claims and qualifications of the officers in Limerick will receive my careful consideration.
*MR. JOYCEMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether the duties of this office have not been performed in the most satisfactory manner by a local officer during the absence of the assistant superintendent, and will he give this matter due consideration, as every class of the community would be pleased at such an appointment.