§ MR. O. V. MORGAN (Battersea)asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether, in consequence of the recent economic changes in the Inland Revenue (Excise) Department having materially affected the promotion of the junior officers, the Government would take some permanent step, with a view to relieve the present stagnation and ensure an even flow of promotion in the future?
§ THE SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Mr. JACKSON) (Leeds, N.)(who replied) said: I am informed that such a step as that suggested in the Question could only be carried out at a cost which would, in great measure, absorb the saving effected in the Excise Service by recent changes; and the Government are not prepared to take any step in the direction indicated.