§ COLONEL YATEasked the Postmaster-General whether the old agreement by which 50 per cent, of the vacancies of the Post Office were to be reserved for the old sailors and soldiers who have finished their period of service is about to be annulled; whether the arrangement was made one of the attractions in the past for recruiting; 532W and, if so, in view of the pledge given by the Admiralty and War Office to those whom they asked to enlist, what action he proposes to take in the matter?
§ Mr. PEASEThere is no intention of cancelling the arrangement under which at least half the vacancies for postmen are reserved for ex-soldiers and ex-sailors. There are at present several thousands of disabled soldiers who would be eligible for employment in the Post Office.