HC Deb 17 March 1937 vol 321 c2070
74. Mr. Ellis Smith

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will cause inquiry to be made into the methods adopted by his departmental selection boards of testing and examining candidates for appointments under the Ministry of Transport with a view to instituting a more practical system of examination?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

I shall be glad to have any suggestions from the hon. Gentleman.

Mr. Smith

Is the Minister aware that candidates interviewed by one of these selection boards were asked: "What newspaper do you take? Why do you take it? What time of the day do you take it? Why do you obtain this paper in preference to other London dailies?"