§ 99. Mr. SWANasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that a telephonist at Bradford, whose number on the seniority list was 25, was recently promoted over all her seniors for the 1754 position of provisional supervisor; whether this telephonist was an efficient operator; whether she had had experience on all positions in the switch room; and whether, having regard to the discontent which is caused by the promotion of junior officers, he will have the matter carefully considered with a view to finding a more equitable system?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHI am aware of the case referred to. The telephonist in question was an efficient operator and was selected to fill a provisional post as assistant supervisor because she was regarded as an officer of outstanding capacity and better fitted for the higher duties than those whom she passed over. She has acted on the higher duties for nearly a year with complete success. A telephonist at a large exchange is not required to serve at all positions in the switch room. I do not consider that it it inequitable to promote an officer regarded by her superiors as the most. highly qualified of her class.