§ MR. HAYDEN) (Leitrim, S.I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury whether a reply has been sent to the Petition from the Inland Revenue Officers praying for a redress of their grievances, which was forwarded to the Treasury several weeks ago; if not, what is the cause of the delay; and whether ho is aware that grave discontent exists in the Inland Revenue Department?
§ THE SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Mr. JACKSON,) Leeds, N.The Treasury have been presented with this and other similar applications, which involve questions of the greatest importance, as well as a large increase of expenditure. It is obvious that proposals of so serious a character must need careful consideration, and the Treasury have not yet been able to arrive at a decision. The hon. Member is, no doubt, aware that the Royal Commission on Civil Establishments did not feel in a position to Report in favour of the prayer of the Memorial.
§ MR. HAYDENCan the hon. Gentleman say when a reply may be expected?
§ MR. JACKSONNo, Sir; I am afraid I cannot.