HC Deb 11 March 1919 vol 113 cc1121-2W
Mr. HAYDAY

asked the President of the Local Government Board whether his attention has been called to the case of a discharged and crippled soldier who was an applicant for the post of registrar for the sub-district of Carlton, Notts, but was unsuccessful in securing the appointment; and whether he will inquire into the circumstances of the appointment and advise special consideration of applicants who have served in the War?

Major ASTOR

The appointment to which the question refers is made by the board of guardians, and is approved by the Registrar-General if the person appointed appears to be duly qualified. The Registrar-General advises that the claims of eligible men discharged from the forces should be preferentially considered by guardians in making these appointments, but he has no power to insist on the appointment of particular individuals.