HC Deb 23 June 1910 vol 18 cc483-4
EARL of RONALDSHAY

asked whether the Hon. J. O. Miller has resigned or has expressed his intention of resigning in the near future his appointment as an ordinary member of the Council of the Governor-General?

Mr. MONTAGU

The Secretary of State has no official information, but he understands that Mr. Miller has informally expressed his intention to retire from his office shortly.

EARL of RONALDSHAY

asked if it is proposed to create a Department of Education in charge of an ordinary member of the Governor-General's Council; and, if so, whether the creation of such a Department will necessitate legislation, giving power to increase the number of ordinary members of the Council of the Governor-General beyond six?

Mr. MONTAGU

It is premature to make a statement upon this subject; but the reply to the second part of the question is in the negative.

EARL of RONALDSHAY

asked the names of the ordinary members of the Council of the Governor-General at present constituted who at the time of their appointment had been for at least ten years in the service of the Crown in India?

Mr. MONTAGU

The ordinary members who possess the qualification in question are Mr. Miller, Mr. Jenkins, and Mr. Robertson.

EARL Of RONALDSHAY

If Mr. Miller retires, the first appointment on his retirement will be that of member of the Civil Service who has had at least ten years' experience in India?

Mr. MONTAGU

Under the Statute three members of the Council must have been in India ten years. If Mr. Miller retires there will only be two, and it will be necessary to appoint a third.