§ 62. Lieut.-Colonel DALRYMPLE WHITEasked the Prime Minister whether, as regards appointments to the new Ministries of Health and of Ways and Communications, consideration will be given to the applications of officers and men who have served throughout the War even though they may be slightly over the age hitherto laid own for admission to the Civil Service?
§ Mr. BALDWINThe normal age-limits for candidates for Civil Service appointments fixed before the War have been extended so that candidates at the competitions now being held under the reconstruction scheme who have served in the forces may deduct from their age the full period of the War. This extension will apply to candidates for posts in all Departments alike, and I am not prepared to make any special provision for the new Ministries.