I am aware of the circumstances. The exceptional promotion was made because it was considered necessary on this occasion to promote an officer with special qualifications. The claims and qualifications of all the senior officers were fully considered and I am satisfied that none of them was so well qualified for the performance of the higher duties as the officer who was selected. I must retain the right to make these exceptional promotions, which are provided for under the agreed regulations. Although, as the hon. Member points out, two such promotions have been made recently in the Central Telegraph Office, my powers in this direction are exercised very infrequently.