§ Sir JOHN LONSDALEasked the Secretary to the Treasury if he will state the number and the cost of officials added to the staff of the Department of the Commissioners of Valuation, Dublin, consequent on the passing of the Finance (1909–10) Act, 1910?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. McKinnon Wood)The number of officials (excluding valuers employed on special work for short periods) is 110. The total cost of Finance Act valuation work in Ireland to 31st October, 1911, was £15,536 18s. 4d.
§ Viscount CASTLEREAGHWill the hon. Gentleman say whether these posts have been filled by competition or by selection?
§ Mr. McKINNON WOODI do not see that that arises on the question.
§ Mr. T. M. HEALYIs this an Imperial charge?
§ Mr. McKINNON WOODYes, Sir; I understand so.