HC Deb 21 April 1920 vol 128 c417W
Colonel ASHLEY

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the Falmouth Guardians have recently appointed to the position of registrar a civilian of military age who is a solicitor with a good practice in the town, in spite of the fact that several well-qualified ex-service men applied for the position; and what steps he proposes to take to secure that the Government's policy in regard to preference being given to ex-service men is carried out?

Dr. ADDISON

The hon. and gallant Member has been misinformed. The appointment in question relates, not to the office of registrar, but to that of superintendent-registrar. The latter post is usually held by the Clerk to the Guardians, who has been appointed in the present instance, and the question of preference for ex-service men does not therefore arise.