HC Deb 29 June 1915 vol 72 c1639
34. Mr. GINNELL

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland what provision against abuse and in the interest of efficiency is made in the arrangements now in operation in the Civil Service in Ireland for promotion consequential upon political espionage?

Mr. BIRRELL

The principles governing promotion in the Irish Civil Service remain unaltered.

Mr. GINNELL

Will the right hon. Gentleman not inform the House how promotion goes on when some members of the Civil Service spy upon and report their colleagues?

Mr. BIRRELL

I know nothing at all about that. If the hon. Member refers to the Order in Council of January, 1910, he will there see the principles upon which we continue to act.