§ Mr. CLYNESasked the Postmaster-General, concerning the case of E. H. Potts, whose services as a postman in Manchester were discontinued on medical 204W grounds, whether he is aware that, against the statement of Dr. Watson that the man was subject to fits, the man declares he can prove that he never had a fit of any description; and whether he can authorise a further and fuller medical examination for which the man appealed?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELThe medical officer's opinion that Mr. Potts suffered from epilepsy was based not only on personal examination, but on admitted attacks of fainting in circumstances tending to confirm the diagnosis, and to establish Mr. Potts' unsuitability for the duties of a postman. With the facts now before me, I do not think further examination necessary; but any evidence which Mr. Potts desires to produce will be considered carefully.