§ MR. H. S. NORTHCOTEasked the President of the Board of Trade, If it is the case that Mr. R. Giffen, head of the Statistical Department of the Board of Trade, has resigned his office; and, if so, if he can state to the House the grounds of the resignation of this efficient and distinguished public servant?
§ MR. CHAMBERLAINI am sorry to say it is true that Mr. Giffen has resigned his office; and, in consequence, the State has lost a most efficient and distinguished public servant. Mr. Giffen informs me that he has left the Public Service in order to better his prospects.