§ 30. Mr. Dayasked the Postmaster-General the number of employés who, have taken advantage of and made application to retire at the age of 55 in accordance with the circular issued by the Post Office in 1934; and how many applications were granted or refused, and the grounds for such refusals?
§ The Assistant Postmaster-General (Sir Walter Womersley)170 employés have applied under the terms of the circular, and 78 of the applications have been granted. 92 have been refused because it could not be shown that premature retirement would result in economy.
§ Mr. DayCan the hon. Gentleman say what are the conditions which have to be considered when this refusal is made?
§ Sir W. WomersleyEvery case is dealt with on its merits, and it must be shown that there is a definite economy in the retirement before permission can be granted.