HC Deb 25 July 1923 vol 167 c424
2. Sir EDWIN STOCKTON

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many Consular positions regarded as being in the first grade are not filled at the present time for any reason; and whether, in view of the importance to trade of an effective Consular Service, he proposes to take steps to fill any vacancies?

Mr. McNEILL

None of the senior posts in the Consular Service is vacant except one in Turkey, which cannot be filled until political conditions allow of the officer selected proceeding to his post.