§ MR. GENT-DAVIS (Lambeth, Kennington)asked the Secretary to the Treasury, Whether any steps have been taken to carry out the provisions of the Treasury Minute, dated December 1886, relating to the Civil Service Writers; and, whether the bonuses referred to in the Minute have yet been paid; and, if not, whether he can state to the House the causes of the delay?
§ THE SECRETARY (Mr. JACKSON) (Leeds, N.)The Treasury Minute referred to is in course of being carried out; but this being the first occasion, there has been a delay of a few days. The payment of bonuses will immediately commence. I may point out that effect is given to the Minute as from July 1 of last year.