HC Deb 14 December 1911 vol 32 cc2695-6W
Colonel YATE

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will explain why so small a percentage of ex-Service men, namely 29.75, are employed under the Board of Trade; and whether, in view of the fact that many ex-Navy and ex-Army men are well qualified for such posts as messengers and attendants, he will give instructions that the percentage of ex-Service men employed under the Board of should be raised to at least 50 per cent. as soon as possible as vacancies occur?

Mr. ROBERTSON

I answered an identical question by the hon. Member on 4th December.