§ MR. FLYNNI beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury whether it is intended to change the limits of age for candidates for the position of outdoor officers of Customs from 19–25 to 18–21; and, if so, when it is proposed that the change shall come into operation; what notice, if any, was given to intending competitors; whether, at the last June examinations of 142 candidates who attained the standard of proficiency required by the Civil Service Commissioners, only 50 were appointed; and will the remaining 92 qualified candidates who have not received appointments be 9 allowed to compete as heretofore until they have attained the age of 25?
§ THE SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Sir J. T. HIBBERT,) OldhamIt has been decided to change the limits of age as stated in the question, and the Treasury and the Civil Service Commissioners have carefully considered the amount of notice which should be given before the change is introduced. As the result, it has been settled that two more examinations shall be held under the old conditions as to age—a concession which the Treasury considers fair and reasonable.