§ MR. DONAL SULLIVAN (Westmeath S.)asked the Under Secretary of State for India when Sir Albert Cappel, who completed his five years tenure of office as Director General of Telegraphs on the 14th June, 1888, will be required to vacate that appointment; and whether Colonel Molloch, the officiating Director General, will revert to military duty on attaining the age of 55 years next April, in accordance with the usual practice?
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA (Sir J. GORST,) ChathamSir Albert Cappel, who is on leave, will vacate his appointment in March, 1890, up to which date he is entitled to furlough. Colonel Malloch will vacate his appointment in April, 1890.