HC Deb 18 October 1909 vol 12 cc106-7W
Mr. JAMES O'CONNOR

asked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware that ex-boy sorters deny that any regulations were issued to them on appointment as boy sorters showing that their service would be non-pensionable; and whether, in view of this statement, he can produce any such regulation signed by a boy sorter on appointment?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

Regulations setting out the conditions of competition and service were published by the Civil Service Commissioners at the instance of the Postmaster-General, and opportunity for seeing them was given to all candidates for the position of boy sorter. Successful candidates are not required by the Civil Service Commissioners to sign any acknowledgment that they accept an appointment subject to the regulations concerning such appointment.