HC Deb 27 June 1918 vol 107 cc1230-1
75. Mr. ALDEN

asked the Postmaster-General if he has yet decided what action he proposes to take with reference to the redundant Post Office engineers, between seventy and 100 of whom are still unable to obtain promotion?

The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Illingworth)

The majority of the redundant engineers who can be regarded as qualified for the position of assistant engineer have now been promoted, eight promotions having been made recently. I regret that no further action can be taken at the present time.

Mr. CHANCELLOR

Is its intended to take fresh action later in view of the fact that two or three years ago these people were promised promotion? Is action intended later on in regard to these redundant men?

Mr. ILLINGWORTH

Perhaps later on.

Sir F. HALL

Will the right hon. Gentleman undertake that when promotions are made, if the existing officers can carry out the duties, they will be given to them?

Mr. ILLINGWORTH

That will be considered, but I cannot give any definite promise about promotions.

Sir F. HALL

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that a promise has been given to me to that effect by the General Post Office, and will the right hon. Gentleman see that it is carried out?

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member must give notice.