HC Deb 19 August 1919 vol 119 c2126
27. Mr. HOGGE

asked the Pensions Minister whether he can state how many Scotsmen and how many Englishmen have obtained employment in the Edinburgh office of the Ministry?

Sir J. CRAIG

In the Scottish Regional Headquarters at Edinburgh there are 125 Scotsmen and five Englishmen. And there are still many Scotsmen in the Ministry outside Scotland.

Mr. CLYNES

Will the hon. and gallant Gentleman explain how the five Englishmen got in?

Sir J. CRAIG

By superior ability.