Mr. T. WILSONasked the Minister of National Service whether, for the purposes of the Government concession to discharged officers and men. Post Office work is regarded as of national importance; 501W and whether, in order to secure a uniform decision, such matters will not be left to the regions concerned, but will be decided at Headquarters?
§ Mr. BECKDirect and continuous employment under the Post Office, as under other Government Departments, is recognised by the Ministry of National Service as work of national importance for the purposes of the concession to men invalided from the fighting forces. Questions relating to the exemption of persons so employed are dealt with at the Headquarters of the Ministry, as heretofore.