§ MR. HUNTsaid, he would beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether he has considered the altered position of Clerks to the Local Commissioners of Taxes under the provisions of the Customs and Inland Revenue Bill: and, whether he is prepared to give them any compensation for their loss of emoluments?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERSir, I have considered the case referred to. The clerks to the local commissioners of taxes are generally solicitors, with other means of subsistence besides what they obtain by collecting taxes; they have not been paid by salary, but by the work done, and are appointed annually. Under these circumstances, I do not think them proper objects for compensation.