§ 30. Mr. C. BATHURSTasked the President of the Board of Agriculture if he will state what are the duties of the Advisory Committee for the Imperial Institute, of which Sir Sydney Olivier, the permanent secretary of the Board, has recently been appointed a member; what amount of time is expended in the execution of such duties; and whether Sir Sydney Olivier has any duties or employment other than the above outside the work of his department?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Runciman)The hon. Member will find complete information concerning the Advisory Committee of the Imperial Institute if he will refer to the Imperial Institute (Transfer) Act of 1902. Sir Sydney Olivier has been appointed in succession to Sir Thomas Elliott as the representative of the Board on the Committee, and the amount of time which it will be necessary for him to devote to this part of his departmental duties will depend upon various circumstances. So far as I am aware, Sir Sydney Olivier has no duties or employment outside the work of his department.
§ Mr. ROBERT HARCOURTWas this appointment in accordance with the ordinary practice, and is there nothing special in regard to Sir Sydney Olivier?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANIt was made in the ordinary course.