§ Mr. GARDNERasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that appli-
384Wcations were invited by the postmaster of Belfast from qualified men as drivers of motors in connection with the new departmental transport service, which applications were to be made as usual through the Employment Exchange; that a number of men possessing the necessary qualifications in respect of War service and technical knowledge applied, their names being entered on the list in the order of application; that the local Post Office authorities arranged with the Ministry of Labour of Northern Ireland to interview the likely candidates on the morning of the 8th instant; that two of these candidates, whose names were high on the list and who were qualified in every way, were handed by an official of the Employment Exchange cards showing that they were to attend the Post Office headquarters at 11 a.m. for the interview, and that when the men arrived at the headquarters at the hour stated they were told they were too late; and will he, in the circumstances, order a responsible officer to go to Belfast to inquire into the matter, and give instructions that the appointments are not to be completed until he receives the result of the investigation?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI am having inquiry made, and will communicate with the hon. Member.
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