§ 38. Mr. LOGANasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that ex-soldiers in Liverpool and district, over 40 years of age, sent from Employment Exchanges to post offices for jobs as temporary postment, are refused work; and is he prepared, irrespective of age, to give physically fit men work?
§ Major TRYONNo age limit is applied at Liverpool in the engagement of ex-service men for temporary employment as postmen. About 70 men over 40 years of age are so employed at the present time.
§ Mr. LOGANIs it not the case that in Liverpool and district these men are debarred from getting this work, and after service in the Army are refused on the ground of age?
§ Major TRYONNo, Sir. There are 170 men employed, and of these 71 are above the age mentioned.
§ Major TRYONI shall be glad to receive any information on the matter from the hon. Member.