§ MR. W. H. SMITHasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If he is now able to state whether any permanent arrangement has been made with reference to the office of Under Secretary of State in Ireland?
§ MR. TREVELYANSir, Mr. Hamilton, the Accountant General of the Board of Admiralty, who, since the death of Mr. Burke, has performed the duties of Under Secretary in Ireland, has consented to hold that Office in permanence. I believe he has sent in his resignation as Accountant General of the Board of Admiralty to-day. The Government regard it as a high public advantage that they have been able to secure for Ireland Mr. Hamilton's great ability, and his long and varied experience in finance and administration.