§ Mr. R. MORRISONasked the Postmaster-General whether men in receipt of a disability pension of 20 per cent, employed temporarily in the engineering department of the national telephone service are eligible for employment upon the permanent staff; and, if so, upon what conditions?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONDisabled ex-service men employed temporarily in the engineering department of the Post Office are considered in their turn for permanent positions, provided that they satisfy the requirements as regards age, health, character and technical qualifications. They are required to undergo a medical examination, but the physical standards are relaxed in favour of men whose health has been impaired by war service.
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