15. Captain CROOKSHANKasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why be has found it necessary to appoint a stores auditor in the Middle East Department; what are his official functions; and will the right hon. Gentleman, in view of the need for economy, reconsider his decision?
§ Mr. AMERYAn officer has recently been appointed to carry out an independent audit of the Stores Accounts of the Iraq Levies. The appointment, which is of a purely temporary nature, is considered necessary in the interests of public economy.
§ Sir FREDRIC WISEWhat is the salary of this gentleman?