§ 34. Sir R. THOMASasked the Postmaster-General whether it is the regular policy of his Department to appoint Welsh-speaking staffs to all post offices in predominantly Welsh districts; and, if so, what practical tests are imposed?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONIt is not the regular policy to appoint Welsh-speaking staffs to post offices in Welsh 220 districts, but in certain towns the Postmaster is required to possess a knowledge of Welsh. No special tests are imposed.