§ MR. J. MACVEAGH (Down, S.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether it is intended to appoint a travelling veterinary inspector for Ireland; and, if so, whether the Department of Agriculture intends that the appointment shall be made by examination or by nomination.
(Answered by Mr. Birrell.) I beg to refer to the Answer which I gave to the similar Question of the hon. Member for Waterford on 17th April.† The ordinary transit inspection staff is to be increased by one inspector. The appointment is to be made by nomination from among the existing- staff of veterinary inspectors, and is subject to a qualifying examination by the Civil Service Commissioners.