§ 5. Captain MURRAYasked the name of the gentleman who holds the appointment of Lord High Treasurer of Ireland, the nature of the duties and the amount of the emoluments attaching to his office, and the provisions made for him under the Government of Ireland Bill?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe office of Lord High Treasurer of Ireland has ceased to exist, having been merged by Section 2 of the Act 56, George III., in the office of Lord High Treasurer of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, which office is now in commission under that Act. No provision under the Bill would, therefore, appear to be necessary.
§ Captain MURRAYCan the right hon. Gentleman give the names of the United Kingdom Commissioners?
§ Mr. BIRRELLYes, Sir. They are the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the four Junior Lords of the Treasury—Mr. Gulland, Mr. Wedgwood Benn, Mr. William Jones, and Mr. Webb.
§ Sir J. D. REESAre all these Gentlemen responsible, after their degree, for the expenditure of the money of the Exchequer?
§ Mr. BIRRELLNo, Sir.