HC Deb 27 July 1931 vol 255 cc1922-3
14. Mr. BO WEN

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he has re ceived the appeal of M. N. Ghose, instrument tester in charge of A sections, Government telegraph workshops at Alipore, against his being passed over for advancement to the position of foreman; and whether he is now able to announce his decision?

Mr. BENN

I have received no such appeal from Mr. Ghose.

Mr. BOWEN

Does the right hon. Gentleman's Department receive such appeals?

Mr. BENN

No. As far as I have been able to ascertain, Mr. Ghose was not appointed by the Secretary of State in Council, and he has no right of appeal to me.

Mr. HANNON

Is not this, again, a waste of Parliamentary time?

Mr. SPEAKER

I cannot be expected to pass an opinion on all questions, as to whether they are a waste of time or not.