§ MR. HANDEL COSSHAM (Bristol, E.)asked the First Lord of the Treasury, Who is responsible for the appointment of Admiral Tryon as Director of Transports at a salary of £2,000 a-year; and, what special qualifications he possesses for the position?
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY (Lord GEORGE HAMILTON) (Middlesex, Ealing)Perhaps I may be allowed to answer that Question. The appointment is in my hands. Admiral Tryon is a distinguished officer in every way. He has been employed in various capacities, and has given great satisfaction in them all. He has rendered valuable service in facilitating the arrangements come to for securing the co-operation of the Colonies in the maintenance of a Naval Force in Australasia. The hon. Member asks me who is responsible for this appointment. No such appointment has been made, or is in contemplation; and the salary of the post is not £2,000, as stated in the Question, but £1,000.