§ Mr. WILLIAM O'BRIENasked the Postmaster-General if he can state when, and to what extent, it is intended to increase the staff of the Cork telegraph office; and will the telegraphists be selected by open competition?
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§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELI am unable to state at the present moment what additions will be made to the telegraph staff at Cork, but I can assure the hon. Member that any additional force which may be found to be necessary will be provided without avoidable delay. Any additional appointments on the establishment will be filled in the normal manner—i.e., either by the transfer of established officers from other offices or by the promotion of learners who have entered by competition.