§ SIR HERBERT MAXWELLasked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether he has had under consideration questions in relation to the position and duties of certain classes of Inland Be-venue officials which have been brought under his notice in a petition signed by upwards of 85 per cent, of the entire body affected; and, whether he proposes to direct any changes in the regulations with a view of the remedy of the grievances complained of?
THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDEES)The Petition to 436 which I presume the hon. Member refers is included in the Papers laid upon the Table last year. The views of the Treasury are also given in those Papers. Since then the position of the Inland Revenue officials has been further considered, and early in this year changes were introduced into the organization of the Service which, it is believed, will, with the changes already made, materially improve the conditions and prospects of its members. No representations respecting them have since been officially brought under my notice.
§ SIR HERBERT MAXWELLWill the right hon. Gentleman lay upon the Table of the House a Paper showing what changes have been made, and containing the reply to the answer of the Treasury to the statements of the officials?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDERS)I will see what I can do in the matter.