§ Mr. TOWNENDasked the Postmaster-General what was the number of women
Promotion. Competitions. Year. Writing Assistants. Typing Grades. Limited. Open. Special (amongst temporary clerks). Transfers. Reinstatements. Total. 1920 … … … 1 — — 11 59 5 — 76 1921 … … … 2 3 — — 30 — 2 37 1922 … … … 8 — — — 18 12 — 38 1923 … … … 8 — — — — 7 — 15 1924 … … … 3 — 6 — — 18 — 27 1925 … … … 6 — — — — 1 — 7 192G … … … 3 — — 12 — 2 1 18 1927 to date … — 2 — — — 1 — 3 As regards the last part of the question, prior to 1924 the conditions of eligibility varied, and I regret I am not in a position to furnish the information asked for. Since 1924 consideration has been restricted to those officers who are classified as above the average of their grade, and in this connection I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury on the 28th February to questions on the same subject.