§ MR. WEIR (Ross and Cromarty)I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury if he will state the conditions under which the present occupier enjoys the privileges of Deal Castle as a seaside residence.
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURThe nomination to this appointment does not rest with the Government, but with the Lord Warden for the time being. I have not been able to make any investigations into the conditions, but if the hon. Member wishes I will endeavour to ascertain 395 the exact historical position held by the occupant of the Castle.
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURI hope for a great many years. It is held for life.