§ 36. Mr. H. M'LARENasked the Postmaster-General what powers he has of dismissing or suspending officials in his Department who are not capable of filling adequately the positions they hold, even though they may not display gross incompetence or negligence; and whether these powers extend to the higher as well as to the subordinate officials in his Department?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELUnder his Patent of appointment, the Postmaster-General is granted full power to remove any officer from his post if he considers such a course necessary in the public interest. This authority applies to higher as well as to subordinate officials.