§ MR. MACVEAGH (Down, S.)To ask the Postmaster-General whether he can state how many vacancies occurred amongst female telegraphists in the different post offices in Ireland since 12th December, 1903; how many of the vacancies have since been filled; and whether any, and, if so, how many, have been filled by nomination.
(Answered by Lord Stanley.)Thirteen vacancies for female sorting clerks and telegraphists have occurred in the post offices in Ireland since 12th December, 1903; nine have been filled from competitions, one by transfer of a redundant established officer, and one by nomination. Two of the vacancies have not yet been filled, but these cases are being proceeded with.