§ 56. Mr. W. J. BROWNasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the number of higher clerical officers employed as at the 1st April, 1931, and the number of higher clerical officers promoted to higher posts during the period 1st April, 1930, to 31st March, 1931, in the Department of Customs and Excise?
§ Mr. PETHICK - LAWRENCEThe number of higher clerical officers (Treasury Class) employed in the Department of Customs and Excise on 1st April, 1931, was 68, and the number promoted to higher posts during the period 1st April, 1930, to 31st March, 1931, was one.
§ Mr. BROWNMay I ask whether the Financial Secretary as regards the arrangements for promotion in that Department, as evidenced by the figures now given, is affording anything like a reasonable and adequate outlet by way of promotion for that class?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEThat is not a matter which can be dealt with by question and answer.