§ Mr. RAPERasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that notice has been posted up in all the various Post Office departments, to the effect that any officer who considers himself eligible for certain vacancies in new Government Departments and who is desirous of consideration, should make a written application, to be handed to the officer in charge of the depot, factory, or section not later than the 19th instant., specifying which they regard as their special qualification for the class of post they seek; and why all such vacancies cannot be filled by ex-Service men?
§ Mr. PEASEIn accordance with Treasury instructions, a list of Post Office servants who can be recommended for 647W transfer to new Departments is being prepared, and the notice referred to is an invitation to the staff to apply for inclusion in the list. The responsibility for filling the vacancies is not in the hands of the Post Office.