§ Mr. GRUNDYasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware of the dissatisfaction which is being created through the Post Office by the number of junior men who have been recently promoted in the large offices throughout the country; that dissatisfaction is prevailing at Cardiff; and whether he will cause inquiries to be made with a view to securing a more satisfactory state of affairs?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHI am aware of no general dissatisfaction resulting from the promotion of junior men in the Post884W Office service. The claims of the senior officers at Cardiff were very fully considered before the recent promotions were authorised. Due weight is given to seniority, but merit must be the deciding factor when selecting individuals for promotion, and I am satisfied that the officers selected were the best qualified. The case has already been under my personal consideration, and I am not prepared to re-open it.