§ Sir A. SPROTasked the Postmaster-General how many ex-service men employed in a temporary capacity competed at the recent examinations for the clerical class; how many passed, qualified, or failed; what number of those who failed applied to appear before the Investigating Board under paragraphs 36 to 39 of the Lytton Committee's Third Interim Report; and how many were recommended?
§ Mr. KELLAWAY375 ex-service men employed in a temporary capacity in the Post Office took part in the recent examinations for appointment to the clerical class; of this number 27 passed, 48 qualified, and 300 failed. 211 ex-service men who failed to qualify applied to have their cases considered by the Civil Service Investigating Board with a view to their special admission to the clerical claims in accordance with paragraphs 36–39 of the Third Interim Report of the Lytton Committee, and of these 71 have been recommended to appear before the Board.