§ Mr. CHARLES BATHURSTasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture what are the reasons for the appointment by the President of the Board of a new assistant secretary of its land department; what will be his duties; whether he will have any, and, if any, what control over the work of the newly-appointed Small Holdings Commissioners; and what will be his salary?
§ Sir E. STRACHEYA new assistant secretary has been appointed to advise and assist the Board generally in the conduct of the work of their land division, which is steadily increasing and is likely still further to increase in the near future. He will be in immediate charge of that work and will also deal with business relating to agricultural co-operation, credit and insurance. The Board themselves will control the work of the Small Holdings Commissioners in conformity with the statutory provisions to that effect. The salary of the new officer will be a personal one of £1,200.