§ MR. O'KELLYasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ire- 360 land, At what date Mr. Clifford Lloyd obtained leave of absence from his post as Resident Magistrate in Ireland; for what period leave was granted in the first instance; when the leave was renewed; and, whether it is usual to grant indefinite leave of absence to members of the Civil Service?
§ MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMANThe facts as to the leave of absence granted to Mr. Clifford Lloyd to enable him to accept service in Egypt have been several times stated in the House. He was given leave for six months, without pay, dating from September 15, 1883. At the end of that period he was still employed in Egypt, and he was granted a further period of six months' leave, as before, without pay. Before this second six months had quite expired—namely, on the 1st of September, 1884—Mr. Clifford Lloyd's connection with the Egyptian Government had altogether ceased, and he reverted to his original position as a Resident Magistrate; but was granted leave of absence, with pay, for three months, to which period an additional month has been added. He has not at any time been on indefinite leave of absence.