HC Deb 29 July 1908 vol 193 cc1453-4
MR. A. ROCHE (Cork)

To ask the Postmaster-General if he will state on whose authority have sorting clerks and telegraphists in the Cork sorting office been recently examined for the position of overseer, what are the subjects of examination, and who are the examiners; and will he on this occasion consider the claims to this position of sorting clerks and telegraphists who have been performing overseer's duty for a number of years to the entire satisfaction of the department.

(Answered by Mr. Sydney Buxton.) The hon. Member has been misinformed. There has been no examination for the position of overseer at Cork. Some of the senior sorting clerks and telegraphists however, have been afforded an opportunity of showing their ability for certain writing work which forms an important part of the duties of overseer at Cork. In accordance with the rule of the service, the claims and qualifications of all the senior eligible officers will be duly considered before any promotion is made to the position of overseer, and the officer will be selected who is, in my opinion, best qualified for the efficient performance of the duties.