§ MR. EDWARD CLARKEasked the Secretary to the Treasury, Whether the petition of the outport outdoor officers of Her Majesty's Customs has been considered; and, whether the Lords of the Treasury will take into consideration the period of service of outdoor officers of from ten to thirty years' standing, who are only in receipt of £66 10s. per annum, whereas boatmen of less than 10 years' service are receiving £70 per annum?
§ MR. COURTNEYThe Board of Customs have not recommended any modification in the new scale for Customs' out-door officers, and the Treasury have no reason for thinking that any change is required. I cannot admit comparisons between the rate of promotion in different branches of the Service, such as that suggested in the latter part of the Question.