§ MR. JAMES O'CONNOR (Wicklow, W.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland if he will state over what district Major N. Gosselin, who appears in the official lists as an Irish resident magistrate, exercises jurisdiction; has he drawn pay as an Irish resident magistrate; and for how many years, at how much per year?
§ MR. GERALD BALFOURMajor Gosselin is not employed as a resident magistrate in Ireland. He was seconded for employment on special duty some years ago, and does not receive any emoluments as resident magistrate.
§ MR. JAMES O'CONNORMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman if Major Gosselin is not on the list of resident magistrates in Ireland?
§ MR. GERALD BALFOURYes, he is on the list.
§ MR. SWIFT MACNEILLWhy is he?
§ [No answer was given.]