Mr. TYSON WILSONasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that John Clark, an ex-telegraph messenger and acting assistant-postman at Glasgow, was disqualified for a full-time appointment by the official medical officer; that he submitted a medical certificate from another practitioner challenging the accuracy of the medical officer's diagnosis, and asking to be examined by the medical referee; whether he is aware that Clark's request was refused, although he gave an undertaking to pay the necessary fees; and whether, in view of the facts of the case, he will give instructions that Clark be examined by the medical referee?
§ Mr. BUXTONThe medical evidence in the case of John Clark, an ex-telegraph messenger at Glasgow, was conclusive that he was physically unfit for an established appointment, and it was considered, therefore, that no useful purpose would be served by a further medical examination. It is possible, however, that the Civil Service Commissioners, who are the ultimate authorities in matters of this kind, might take a different view, and I have caused the case to be forwarded for their consideration.