§ 74. Mr. Dumpletonasked the Postmaster-General how many skilled technicians have left the Post Office service in the London Telecommunications Area since August, 1946; and how many have been recruited.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingSince August, 1946, 120 technicians in the London Telecommunications Region have left the service through voluntary resignation. During the same period, 478 men have been appointed technicians in the region, in addition to the initial appointments made in 1946 when the grade of Technician was first created. There has been no direct recruitment to the grade from outside the service, vacancies being filled by the advancement of skilled workmen.