HC Deb 03 February 1881 vol 258 c57
MR. FRASER MACKINTOSH

asked the Lord Advocate, When the Scheme for the Re-organization of the Register House, Edinburgh, will be promulgated, and in what manner vacancies are proposed to be filled up?

THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. J. M'LAREN)

In answer to the first part of the Question, I can state that the Report of the Departmental Committee on the Register House has been prepared. In answer to the second part of the Question, I beg to say that the Committee have recommended a modified application of the Civil Service system; but further than that I am not in a position to report.