§ Mr. CROOKSasked the Postmaster-General whether he will take into consideration the possibility of appointing as established postmen the ex-service men employed as temporary servants at the Woolwich sorting office?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHThe claims of the ex-service men employed in a temporary capacity at Woolwich to be appointed to the establishment will receive full consideration, but no promise of appointment can at present be given to any individual. The number of ex-service men desirous of permanent employment in the Post Office is greatly in excess of the number of places available, and preference is given to disabled men and to long service professional soldiers and sailors.