§ Mr. M'GUFFINasked the Postmaster-General if he will state the cause of the delay in filling the vacancy on the Belfast sorting office supervising staff created by the appointment of the postmaster of Coleraine, which took place on the 1st of July this year; what is the explanation of the delay in giving effect to the recommendations of the Saunderson Reconstruction Committee in connection with the revision of the supervising force in the Belfast sorting office; and whether he will have the matter expedited, in view of the near approach of Christmas?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHThe vacant post has to be regraded under the revision scheme, and it cannot be filled until a decision has been reached on that point. The scheme of revision has been under discussion with representatives of the supervising staff concerned. The matter will be expedited as far as possible.