§ SIR JOHN LENGTo ask the First Lord of the Treasury if he will explain the reasons for the delay in filling up the vacancy in the office of Deputy Master of the Royal Mint; and whether it is intended to abolish the office.
(Answered by Mr. A. J. Balfour) It is not intended to abolish the office in question. I expect to be able to make the appointment in the course of a few days.