§ Mr. MAXTONasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that in a recent promotion case at Inverness a sorting clerk and telegraphist was promoted over the heads of 14 other colleagues, whose service ranged from 14 to 30 years; and whether he will make 259W inquiries into the reasons for this unusual promotion?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI am aware of the circumstances referred to. The officer in question was promoted because he was considered the best qualified on his class, and I am satisfied that this view was justified.