§ 15. Captain STRICKLANDasked the Minister of Labour how many men and women clerks, respectively, have received promotion to the general clerical class in his Department during the past 12 months; and whether in future promotions he will bear in mind the long experience and qualifications of the ex-service men in the "S" class?
Mr. STANLEYDuring the 12 months ended 31st October, 1934, 89 male clerks and 87 women clerks were promoted to the general clerical class in the Ministry of Labour. In the selection of these officers for promotion due regard was paid to the experience and qualifications of "S" class clerks and the members of this class will be given similar consideration when the question of further promotions to the general clerical class arises.
§ Lieut. - Colonel ACLAND - TROYTEAre ex-service men being treated as they should be?