§ SIR EDWARD BIRKBECK (Norfolk, E.)asked the First Lord of the Treasury, Whether, taking into consideration the altered circumstances and the great changes proposed under the Local Government (England and Wales) Bill, Her Majesty's Government will introduce a Bill this Session to discontinue the office of High Sheriff in its present form?
§ THE FIRST LORD (Mr. W. H. SMITH) (Strand, Westminster)A Committee of the House of Lords has been appointed to inquire into the duties and obligations of High Sheriffs; and the Government will await the Report of that Committee before they proceed with any legislation upon the question.