HC Deb 11 April 1946 vol 421 c2070
18. Lieut.-Commander Gurney Braithwaite

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General what is the retiring age for the public relations officer of his Department.

Mr. Burke

The post of public relations officer of the Post Office may be held by an established or an unestablished officer. There is no fixed retiring age in either case.

19. Lieut.-Commander Gurney Braithwaite

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General what is the age of the new public relations officer of his Department; and what was that of his predecessor on retirement.

Mr. Burke

The incoming public relations officer is 64 years of age. The outgoing public relations officer will be 62 in May, 1946.

Lieut.-Commander Braithwaite

Are we to understand that this exacting task of public relations is now to be regarded as suitable gainful employment for a superannuated Socialist ex-Minister?

Mr. Butcher

Is it not a fact that this is an admirable appointment?

Wing-Commander Roland Robinson

Is it not a fact that this appointment was made purely on merit, and that this person is a first-class public servant?

Mr. Burke

All Post Office appointments are made on merit, and this is one of the best.