§ MR. SLOANTo ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether, in view of the fact that there are no recruits now in-training at the Royal Irish Constabulary depot, inquiries will be made as to the necessity for further retaining the stall' of drill instructors who hold the temporary rank of acting sergeant, and are occupying positions which might be held by senior constables.
(Answered, by Mr. Wyadham.) The Inspector-General does not consider that the services of the present staff of drill instructors can be dispensed with. The reserve force at the depot is being augmented by a number of men serving in the country, and the instructors will be employed in putting those men through a course of drill. They will also be required for recruits as soon as recruiting recommences.