§ Mr. WILLIAM PEELasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he will grant a Return showing the number of additional posts created since January, 1906, in each of the departments of State; the amount of the salaries attached thereto; and the appointments made by nomination and as the result of competitive examination, respectively?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEI will endeavour to give the Return asked for if the hon. Member will kindly confer with me first as to the exact form it should take.
§ Mr. STEEL-MAITLANDWill the right hon. Gentleman include in the Return those additions to the salaries of existing officials caused by the new duties put upon them by the new land taxes?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEIf the hon. Member will refer to his hon. Friend, I shall get the result of their mutual conference when they come to me.