§ Mr. STEEL-MAITLANDasked the Secretary to the Treasury if he would state at what date the post of Assistant Comptroller of the National Debt Office became vacant; what were the qualifications requisite for the post; and by whom have the duties of the post been performed during the vacancy?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe post of Assistant Comptroller of the National Debt Office became vacant on 30th July, 1910. The occupant of the post should be able to render assistance to the Comptroller-General in the legal and financial questions connected with the Department; and be capable of conducting the business of the Office during the absence of the Comptroller-General. The duties of the post have been performed during the vacancy by the present Comptroller-General.
§ Mr. STEEL-MAITLANDCan the right hon. Gentleman tell me in how many instances previously any one has been appointed to this post who have not been previously members of the Civil Service?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEI must have notice of that question. I do not think it would be difficult to find a precedent.
§ Mr. STEEL-MAITLANDWill the right hon. Gentleman state whether any of the Civil servants are qualified for this post who had previously been serving in that Department or any other Civil Service Department?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSENo, Sir; I think not.