asked the Postmaster-General why, in filling the post of sub-postmaster recently vacant at Newmams post office, Lanarkshire, after it had been intimated to the Wishaw Employment. Exchange that it would provide an opportunity for an ex-soldier or sailor, the appointment was made of a woman from outside the area at a time when so many unemployed persons are on the registers of the local Employment Exchange and the parish council?

I am having inquiry made, and will communicate with the hon. Member.