HC Deb 18 March 1912 vol 35 cc1683-4W
Major ARCHER-SHEE

asked the Postmaster-General if he is aware that Mr. Herbert Wakefield, a Royal Fleet Reservist, applied to the postmaster of Aberdeen for employment in the, post office on the 4th January, 1907; whether he is aware that on the 16th February, 1912. Mr. Wakefield received a letter from the postmaster, Aberdeen, in answer to his letter of January, 1907, informing him that no vacancy had occurred for which he was eligible, and recommending him to apply to the Navy Employment Agency; and whether, in view of the agreement to give 50 per cent. of places, especially those of postmen and porters in the Post Office, to ex-Service men, this man may now be given employment?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

I have at present no information, but I will inquire and write to the hon. Member.