Captain COOPERasked whether Mr. J. W. D. Mitchell has retired from the secretaryship of the Congested Districts Board; and, if so, whether the appointment rendered vacant has yet been filled and by whom?
§ Mr. BIRRELLMr. Mitchell has retired from the secretaryship of the Congested Districts Board, and Mr. J. E.. O'Brien, assistant secretary, has been appointed to the vacancy.