§ 19. Sir CHARLES HENRYasked what is the number of those who hold appointments as Consuls or Vice-Consuls who are not British subjects?
§ Mr. ACLANDAll salaried posts in His Majesty's Consular Service are filled by British subjects According to the latest Returns the number of unsalaried posts filled by persons who are not British subjects is 287. These appointments are only made when no suitable British subject is available for the post.