§ SIR JOSEPH M'KENNAasked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, having reference to his observations at the close of last Session in respect to Civil Service writers, Whether any arrangement has been made, or is in contemplation, to improve the condition of that class of public servants?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER,in reply, said, he did not recollect having made any observation last Session conveying the impression that arrangements were in contemplation to improve the condition of Civil Service writers. No such arrangements were in contemplation either last year or at present.