HC Deb 22 July 1878 vol 241 cc2060-1
MR. SULLIVAN

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies, If it is true that Sir Bryan O'Loghlen has accepted the appointment of Attorney General of Victoria; and, whether he can inform the House of the date of such appointment, and what salary, if any, attaches to the office in question?

SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH

I cannot state the precise date of this appointment; but a short time ago I heard from the Governor of Victoria that Sir Bryan O'Loghlen had accepted the office. The salary has been altered recently, but I understand it is now between £1,600 and £1,700.

MR. SULLIVAN

I beg to give Notice that to-morrow I shall move— That Mr. Speaker do issue his Warrant to the Clerk of the Crown in Ireland for the holding of a new election for the County of Clare, in the room of Sir Bryan O'Loghlen, who, since his election, hag accepted the office of Attorney General of Victoria.