§ 68. Mr. W. BAKERasked the Post-master-General whether, in connection with the proposed introduction of mechanical methods of book-keeping into the Post Office Savings Bank, he will see that the promotion prospects of writing assistants and typists are not prejudiced thereby?
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Sir William Mitchell-Thomson)The effect of any changes of book-keeping methods on the promotion prospects of writing assistants and typists in the Savings Bank will be carefully watched: but I am unable to give any definite undertaking on the subject.