§ MR. CLAUDE HAYI beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury whether he will now announce the particulars of the new proposals of the Treasury, which have been under consideration for more than a year, respecting the 1274 employment of boy clerks in the Civil Service.
§ THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Mr. HOBHOUSE,) Bristol, E.I have nothing to add to the reply given to the hon. Member on the 5th instant.
§ MR. CLAUDE HAYIs the hon. Gentleman aware that this subject has now been under the consideration of the Treasury for nearly two years?
§ MR. HOBHOUSEYes, Sir.
§ MR. CLAUDE HAYCan he give some indication when a decision will be arrived at?
§ MR. HOBHOUSENo, Sir.