§ Mr. TIMOTHY DAVIESasked the Postmaster General, whether the testing duties in connection with the telegraph service have up to the present time been performed by the telegraph establishment; whether it is now proposed to place these duties under the control of the engineer-in-chief; whether this change is being recommended on the grounds of efficiency or economy; and whether, in view of the fact that these duties are being performed efficiently by a staff whose chances of promotion are already limited, he will take steps to prevent any further reduction in their prospects?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELThe testing duties in connection with the telegraph2220W service are still being performed by the telegraph establishment. The whole system of testing has recently been under consideration, but no decision has yet been arrived at on the subject.