§ MR. JAMES O'CONNORTo ask the Postmaster General whether he is aware that Mr. Dixon, of Dublin, has been repeatedly passed over for promotion to the rank of assistant inspector of postmen, but is constantly called upon to perform the duty as substitute without extra pay; and whether he will take steps to see that Mr. Dixon is promoted to the next vacancy.
(Answered by Mr Sydney Buxton.) It is the case that Acting Head Postman D. Dixon has frequently been employed with- out extra pay as a substitute assistant inspector under the direct supervision of a superior officer. In view of his seniority, it is not considered desirable to deprive him of the opportunities thus afforded of qualifying for advancement, although under the rules he does not receive extra remuneration on such occasions. I can only say that his claims and qualifications for promotion have always been and will still be carefully considered in connection with vacancies on the higher class.