HC Deb 24 July 1905 vol 150 c24
MR. CATHCART WASON (Orkney; and Shetland)

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if in making appointments under the Aliens Act, he will take into favourable consideration application from officers o the Colonial Department who have had; long experience in tactful administration.

(Answered by Mr. Secretary Akers Douglas.) All applications for posts which may be created under the Aliens Bill will be carefully considered, and the possession by the applicants of tad or other qualifications for appointment will be given all due weight.