HC Deb 23 March 1928 vol 215 c707W
Mr. AMMON

asked the Postmaster-General the number of boy messengers who have been disqualified on account of flat foot from permanent adult employment in the Post Office for the years 1924 to 1928, respectively?

Viscount WOLMER

The number of boy messengers rejected for permanent adult employment on account of flat foot for each of the years 1924–27 was two, six, eight and eight respectively. One boy only has been rejected so far during the present year.