§ MR. BIGGARasked the President of the Local Government Board, Has he seen the report that it is proposed by certain guardians in the Prescot (Lancashire) Union to give the appointment of rate collector to Mr. John Kitchen, on condition that he allow Mr. Dunn, who has been recently dismissed for embezzlement, £50 a-year out of his salary; and, whether he approves of such an arrangement; and, if not, whether he will use his influence to discourage that or any similar arrangement?
MR. GEORGE RUSSELLThe only information which at present we have received from the Guardians with regard to the officer referred to is that Mr. Dunn has resigned. We will make inquiry of the Guardians on the subject.