HC Deb 06 July 1855 vol 139 cc543-4

On the Motion that the Speaker do leave the chair, in order that the House might go into Committee of Supply,

MR. W. EWART

asked the noble Lord at the head of the Government if any measures had been taken to establish a system of examination of candidates for the diplomatic and consular service?

VISCOUNT PALMERSTON

said, a sys- tem of examination was under consideration. The plan was not yet arranged, but as soon as it was arranged every information would be given to the House.