§ MR. W. H. DAVIES (Bristol, S.)To ask the Postmaster-General if he will extend the privilege of service marks, now enjoyed by boy copyists in competing for the higher branches of the Civil Service, to clerks in Post Office employ competing in Civil Service examinations, in view of their irregular hours of employment and consequent lack of opportunity for study enjoyed by them.
(Answered by Mr. Sydney Buxton.) The question is one for the consideration of the Civil Service Commissioners. I regret that it is not in my power to deal with the matter. I have received a memorial on the subject from the staff at Portsmouth, and I am forwarding it to the Commissioners.