§ Mr. DELANY (Queen's County, Ossory)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether a position connected with transit work was recently created in the Veterinary 490 Branch of the Agricultural Department, and, if so, whether he will state who is I the official appointed to this position, what is his salary, qualifications, and previous experience.
§ Mr. WYNDHAMNo position of a permanent character has been created. An officer has been temporarily employed by the Department to assist in the collection of information respecting railway rates. He has had twenty-five years experience of railway work, and is paid £ a week.