Captain FABERasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture if he would state whether Mr. Fred Horne has been appointed a small holdings commissioner; and, if so, at what salary?
§ Sir E. STRACHEYYes, Sir; at a salary of £800 a year.
§ Mr. HOARECan the hon. Baronet say whether this gentleman is the same gentleman who was a candidate for the Barkston Ash Division of Yorkshire in the last two elections?
§ Mr. BARNSTONMay I ask the hon. Baronet if he can tell me whether there was any official connected with the Board of Agriculture who could have taken this appointment?
§ Sir E. STRACHEYThat does not arise out of the question.
§ Mr. KELLAWAYIs this the gentleman who was in fact evicted by Colonel Kenyon-Slaney?
§ Mr. STANIERCan the hon. Baronet tell us if it is a fact that this gentleman asked to be relieved of his appointment?
§ Mr. BARNSTONDo I understand the hon. Baronet to say that there was no suitable or acceptable official for this post in the Board of Agriculture?