§ Mr. Parkerasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that a number of applicants capable of acting as efficient postmen are debarred from employment as such by the present educational tests; and why, in particular, the geographical test is necessary if the duties of postmen are not in fact merged with those of sorters?
§ Major TryonThe number of ex-service candidates for appointment as postmen is in excess of the number of vacancies available for them, and the object of the educational tests is to facilitate the selection of the most suitable. The duties of postmen in London include outward primary sorting and it is very556W the reason why the Newport Fire Superintendent, who was this corporation's original nominee, has not yet been allotted a vacancy.