§ MR. FIELDTo ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can explain why the position of Treasury Remembrancer in Ireland, recently vacated, was filled by a first-class clerk from the Treasury Office in England; and whether he is aware that dissatisfaction exists in Ireland on account of the systematic importation of English officials to fill higher positions in Ireland, and thus preventing promotion for seniority and merit.
§ MR. FIELDTo ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can state that there was no Irish official considered capable to fill the position of Treasury Remembrancer in Ireland; and whether he can state if it is intended by the permanent officials to continue the transference of their subordinates from England to Ireland when more lucrative posts are open in that country.
(Answered by Mr. Lloyd-George.) In reply to the two Questions of the hon. Member, I have to say that the gentleman appointed to the office of Treasury Remembrancer and Deputy Paymaster. General for Ireland was selected because he was considered to be best qualified for the situation.