§ MR. KENNYasked the Secretary to the Treasury, If there is any special 1406 reason for depriving the clerks in the Paymaster General's Department and in the Treasury of the Bank Holidays granted to clerks in the other departments of the Civil Service; and, if not, whether in future they will be granted such holidays?
§ MR. COURTNEYPublic business does not permit the Treasury and several other Offices to be altogether closed on. Bank Holidays. In the case of any clerks whose attendance may be required on these days, this fact is taken into consideration in fixing the amount of leave to be allowed to them.