HC Deb 16 September 1914 vol 66 cc925-6
10. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

asked the Postmaster-General whether, having regard to the number of young men who have gone to the War, he will now raise the age limit for special auxiliary postmen to take their place to fifty years?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

Except at Christmas, when an age limit of forty-five is imposed, there is no age limit in the case of temporary postmen. I am quite ready to engage men who are suitable up to the age of fifty.

Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear the matter in mind at Christmas, when so many young men will be away?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

Certainly.