HC Deb 27 July 1909 vol 8 cc1017-8
Mr. CHARLES DUNCAN

asked what would be the approximate annual saving effected by the introduction of the new Second Division scale of salary in lieu of the present port clerk's classification, Customs and Excise service, in ranks up to £300 per annum maximum salary, on the number provided for in this year's Estimates?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

The information asked for would involve a number of calculations which would occupy a great deal of time, and would be largely hypothetical. In these circumstances, my right hon. Friend hardly feels justified in causing it to be compiled.