HC Deb 11 March 1937 vol 321 c1340
79. Mr. Kirby

asked the Postmaster-General whether post-war ex-service men are eligible for permanent appointments in the postal service or whether vacancies are reserved entirely for those ex-service men who served during the Great War; and what are the general rules applied when selecting applicants for permanent posts?

The Assistant Postmaster-General (Sir Walter Womersley)

Post-war ex-regulars are eligible with other ex-service men for permanent appointments in the Post Office. Ex-service men are considered for such appointments in the following order of preference:

  • Ex-regulars with war service.
  • "Hostilities only" ex-service men.
  • Post-war ex-regulars.