§ Mr. TASKERasked the Postmaster-General how many men applied to compete in each of the 1920 and 1921 examinations; how many were nominated; how many were qualified; and how many were finally appointed?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONA number of competitions for appointments to various Post Office grades took place in 1920 and 1921. If my hon. Friend will let me know the grades for which the1498W competitions in which he is interested were held, I will endeavour to supply the information he desires.
§ Mr. TASKERasked the Postmaster General whether paper keepers in the Post Office are in a grade below sorters, sorting clerks and telegraphists; and, if so, will he explain why paper keepers have been offered appointments to the clerical class, Post Office, without examinations?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONThe scale of pay of paper keepers is lower than that of the other grades in question. Certain paper keepers in the Secretary's office have been offered appointments to the clerical class, subject to a satisfactory trial, in order to provide their class with an outlet of promotion.