asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will state the number of auxiliary and established postmen, distinguishing between full and part-time officers, employed by his Department, and the corresponding figures for 1950; further, if he will state the present annual rate of conversion from temporary to established status.
Written Answers. - Auxiliary and Established Postmen.
The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following statement:—
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS
Particulars of the number of posts in the auxiliary (part-time) and full-time postman grades in 1950 and 1955:—
|
1950 |
1955 |
|
|
Auxiliary (part-time) posts |
2,890 |
2,881 |
|
Full-time posts |
2,202 |
2,386 |
The full-time posts are normally filled by established officers. Exceptionally a number are blocked by unestablished or temporary officers.
Since 1st January, 1951, 41 part-time posts have been converted to full-time status.
The number of temporary and part-time postmen appointed established postmen in recent years is as follows:—
|
1951 |
1952 |
1953 |
1954 |
1955 |
|
111 |
86 |
15 |
10 |
15 |
Appointment to established status is by means of limited competition. The last provincial competition was held in 1950: hence the large number of appointments in 1951 and 1952.