§ 17. Mr. KINGasked whether Sir Edward O'Farrell has been made an Estates Commissioner, thus filling an office which had been kept vacant for twelve months on the grounds of economy; and whether there is now less need for financial economy than previously in Ireland, or what other reason can be given for this appointment?
§ Mr. SAMUELSAs the senior Estates Commissioner is acting as Chairman of the Irish Food Control Committee, a post for which he is eminently fitted, it was necessary to fill up the vacancy in order that the work of both Departments might be properly carried out.
§ Mr. KINGHas this been done with due regard to economy, or has the old rate of pay and scales been revised?