§ 20. Mr. HORNERasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will state what are the salary and other emoluments of the Governor of the Falkland Islands; how long the present Governor has held the post; whether the post is one held for life, or, if otherwise, for what term of years; and is there any pension or superannuation attached to it?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Colonel Seely) (for the Colonial Secretary)The salary of the Governor of the Falkland Islands is £1,250, with an entertainment allowance of £250 per annum. The present Governor has held office since 1904, and his appointment is not for any definite term. The holder of the post is oligible for pension under the provisions of the Pensions (Governors of Dominions, etc.) Acts, 1911 and 1913.