§ 69. Sir W. SMILESasked the Postmaster-General the number of ex-soldiers engaged for permament work by his Department during the year ending 31st December, 1935, or the nearest convenient date?
§ The ASSISTANT POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Sir Walter Womersley)1,796 ex-service men were appointed to permanent situations as postmen and porters during the year ended the 31st December, 1935. In addition about 2,900 ex-service men were appointed to other situations in the Post Office during the same year.