§ 13. Mr. ROTHSCHILDasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether the expression "periodical increments" contained in the Third Schedule to the Government of Ireland Bill, page 40, line 14, includes the periodical increase in the salaries of Irish resident magistrates caused by the automatic retirement at the age of sixty-five of resident magistrates of the senior classes, and consequent promotion of resident magistrates of the junior classes; and whether the expression "allowances," contained in Clause 47, page 29, line 16, of the Government of Ireland Bill, includes the fixed allowance of £100 per annum paid to Irish resident magistrates for travelling expenses?
§ The CHIEF SECRETARY for IRELAND (Mr. Birrell)The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative; the answer to the second part is in the affirmative.
§ Mr. ROTHSCHILDIs it not a fact that the junior magistrates are able accurately to calculate when their promotions will take place, and consequently their increase of salaries?
§ Mr. BIRRELLNo, Sir, I do not think so. If a resident magistrate with seniority dies no doubt a magistrate from the second class is raised, not necessarily the one who is at the top of the second class, but that is not periodic increases within the meaning of the Bill.