HC Deb 22 September 1909 vol 11 c401
Dr. RUTHERFORD

asked whether it is intended to abolish the present system of examination whereby Civil Service candidates are appointed to Post Office clerkships (supplementary establishment); and, if so, will competitive examinations still be arranged to give Civil servants an opportunity of improving their position?

The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Sydney Buxton)

There is no intention of abolishing the system of examination referred to.