§ 56. Mr. BROCKWAYasked the Postmaster-General whether his attention has been drawn to the dismissal of F. W. Stanbury, J.P., Teignmouth, from the postal service on the ground of suspected dishonesty; whether he has looked into all the circumstances; and whether he is prepared to reinstate Mr. Stanbury or give him an opportunity to establish his innocence in a court of law?
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Lees-Smith)I am aware of the circumstances of the case referred to. I am satisfied that the decision arrived at was a proper one, and I am not prepared to reopen the matter.
§ Mr. BROCKWAYIs it not the case that the only opportunity Mr. Stanbury has had to vindicate his innocence is to make observations upon a statement which the hon. Gentleman has sent, and can he say whether the witnesses who have corroborative statements have been called upon?
§ Mr. LEES-SMITHMr. Stanbury had the case against him in the ordinary form, and gave a full account of his reply to it. The matter was then most carefully examined by three Ministers of the Crown, and the facts are as stated.
§ Mr. BROCKWAYI beg to give notice that, in view of the unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I shall raise the matter on the adjournment to-night, or at the first available opportunity.