§ Mr. T. GRIFFITHSasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that an officer in the Birmingham post office who has never performed acting duty has been promoted over 100 of his colleagues; and whether he will consider the special qualifications possessed by this officer which led to the decision to promote him in this way?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHThe officer referred to was on active service at the time of his promotion. He had previously shown that he possessed special ability, and his superior officers considered that his qualifications were higher than those of the officers senior to him. His promotion is subject to a probationary period on his return to the post office.