HC Deb 02 June 1913 vol 53 c567
26. Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

asked the Postmaster-General whether ex-Army men possessing a second-class Army certificate are exempt from the Civil Service examination necessary to secure a position in the Post Office service; whether the same privilege is given to ex-naval men possessing a petty officer's educational certificate; and, if not, will he consider so amending the regulations as to give equal recognition to the two certificates?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

Candidates who possess second-class Army certificates of education may, at the discretion of the Civil Service Commissioners, be exempted from the educational examination for the situation of postman. A similar regulation does not exist in the case of ex-naval candidates possessing a petty officer's educational certificate, but I will consult the Admiralty and the Civil Service Commissioners as to the desirability of granting an exemption in these cases also.

Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the educational requirements are identical in both cases?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

I have no doubt that is so.