§ Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Postmaster-General whether he can reconsider his decision in the case of Mr. Arkey and reinstate him or, in the alternative, authorise proceedings so that the matters arising out of his dismissal can be judicially investigated?
§ Sir K. WOODI have given careful and repeated consideration to this case. I regret that I cannot alter my previous decision which was given after Mr. Arkey had been given a full opportunity of replying to a detailed statement of the case against him, and that I should not be justified in the public interest in reinstating him. I must continue to reserve to myself the right to decide in this and similar cases whether proceedings are commenced or not.