HC Deb 10 November 1921 vol 148 cc682-3W
Mr. MILLS

asked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that there has been discontent with regard to the local methods of selecting officers for promotion for a long period of years; that repeated complaints of unfair selection have been made; that a Mr. Bumstead at that office is receiving special facilities and unusual assistance in order that he may appear to be the most suitable officer for promotion; and that on the 3rd October the assistant superintendant made a special attendance in order to assist Mr. Bumstead with the intricacies of his duty; and whether, having regard to the fact that this officer is No. 47 on the seniority list, there is any reason why he should be placed in a privileged position and enabled to compete on unfair terms with his colleagues of greater seniority and experience.

Mr. KELLAWAY

If the hon. Member will give me the name of the post office to which he refers, I will make enquiries with regard to the points raised and write to him on the subject.