§ Mr. WHELERasked whether the valuers appointed on a temporary basis under the Finance Act, 1909–10, are required to give the whole of their time to the service of the Government?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEYes, Sir, except in the case of mineral consultants.
§ Lord BALCARRESDo we understand that mineral surveyors who acquire information of a confidential character by virtue of their Government appointment are entitled to take private practice as well?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThey are allowed to continue their private practice, but are not allowed to conduct any mineral valuation apart from those which are referred to them on behalf of the Government.
§ Lord BALCARRESBut they are at liberty to continue their private mineral practice?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEYes; that is what I understand to be the case.