§ MR. J. F. X. O'BRIEN (Cork)To ask the Postmaster-General whether, in making the promotions pending at the Cork post office, he will carry into effect the recommendations of the Tweedmouth Committee, which stated that, on the
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§ introduction of the amalgamation scheme, the higher postal appointments are proper to the old postal sorting clerks.
§ (Answered by Lord Stanley.) I am not aware of such a recommendation having been made by the Tweedmouth Committee, and I can only repeat what I have previously said respecting the promotions at Cork, that I will endeavour to secure that the officers promoted are the best qualified for the higher duties.