§ Mr. WILKIEasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware of the facts of the case of David Macauly, a pre-War postman, who, on resuming postal duties, was dismissed as unfit for the service because of his disabilities caused by War services; and, as he is still able to perform his duties, will he see that this man is reinstated?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYMr. Macauly was invalided from the Army on account of epilepsy in April, 1916. On return to the Post Office every consideration was shown to him and the lightest possible duty was assigned to him. As, however, the epileptic seizures persisted and he himself complained that the work was too heavy, his retirement with the superannuation award for which he was eligible by length of service was proceeded with in December, 1917. In the interests of the public service and of Mr. Macauly's Post Office 1583W colleagues, as well as in his own interest, I regret that I should not be justified in agreeing to his re-employment so long as the liability to epileptic seizures remains.