§ 45. Mr. LYNCHasked the Prime Minister whether it is now the fixed rule of the Government to recommend for all 2899 appointments to the highest offices only men of title; and, if so, whether, in view of the exigencies of the War, he will consent to the relaxation of this rule, so that the services of men of superior ability may be obtained?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. The second part, therefore, does not arise.