HC Deb 13 May 1875 vol 224 cc580-1
MR. SALT

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Whether it is intended to abolish the office of Registrar of Married Women's Acknowledgments; and, if so, whether, as that office is now vacant through the death of the registrar, the appointment of a successor will not be carried out in order to avoid a claim for compensation?

SIR HENRY SELWIN-IBBETSON (for the HOME SECRETARY)

said, there appeared to be some misapprehension as to the idea of abolishing the office alluded to. A vacancy occurred some time ago, and he was informed that an appointment was made by the Lord Chief Justice, which was notified to the Treasury on the 7th of May.

In reply to Mr. CHILDERS,

SIR HENRY SELWIN-IBBETSON

said, that as far as he was aware no condition had been made by the Treasury when the present holder of the office was appointed that, in the event of the office of Registrar being abolished, no compensation should be given.

In reply to Mr. CHILDERS,

MR. W. H. SMITH

said, that the Treasury had no power to compel the person appointed to enter into the condition referred to.