§ MR. FIELDTo ask the Secretary to the Treasury whether he will explain, in reference to the promotion of Mr. Blain over Mr. Crowly as Permanent Assistant Secretary to the Treasury, who was the official responsible for this selection, and what proof did he put forward as to Mr. Blain being more meritorious than Mr. Crowly for the superior appointment.
(Answered by Mr. Runciman.) This appointment was made by the Board of Treasury.