Local Government Board Appointments for Poor Law Officers.

HC Deb 02 April 1903 vol 120 cc900-1

MR. O'MALLEY

To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether, in filling up vacancies on the staff of inspectors and auditors of the Local Government Board, he will consider the advisability, in view of the request of the Poor Law Association of Ireland and the Boards of Guardians of Ireland, of giving a share of such appointments to Poor Law officers.

Answered by Mr. Wyndham.) In filling vacancies on its staff the Local Government Board proceeds on the principle of selecting the persons whom it considers best qualified for these positions.