§ Mr. ELLIS SMITHasked the Postmaster-General whether he can inform the House of the method adopted in the selection of the increased staff necessitated by the increased work at the post offices during the Christmas and New Year season?
§ Major TRYONThe additional staff required during the Christmas and New Year season is recruited as far as possible through the local Employment Exchanges. The minimum age limit is 18 years, and, while there is no maximum age limit, preference is given to men under 50. Disabled ex-service men are employed for work for which they are suitable and other ex-service men are given preference over non-service men. Married men are given preference within each category.