§ MR. WEIRI beg to ask the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that there are only four post offices in Scotland where learners are appointed by 455 open competition; and, if so, will he consider the expediency of making the appointment of learner subject to open competition throughout the United Kingdom.
§ THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Lord STANLEY,) Lancashire, WesthoughtonIt is the fact that there are now only four offices in Scotland at which learners are appointed by open competition. The competition system was adopted at those offices as an experiment; and the question whether it should be extended is under consideration.