§ 47. Mr. LUNNasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury when the new custodians of the Houses of Parliament will commence their duties?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAThe 1st January next.
§ Mr. LUNNWill the hon. Gentleman urge the reconsideration of these appointments to see if it is possible to find suitable men among the unemployed who have no income, rather than among men who have pensions?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI was much impressed by the apprehensions that were expressed by that side of the House, and perhaps my hon. Friend has seen a statement that it is proposed to engage only a nucleus of police pensioners for this service, and that the rest will be other unemployed persons, preferably ex-service men.
§ Mr. LUNNSeeing that the hon. Gentleman has the information now, will he tell the House how many of these men are receiving pensions and the amount of the pensions?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAThe hon. Member's question only asked me for the date, and I have given it. I shall be only too happy to provide any further information that is required.
§ Sir P. HARRISHow will these appointments be made? Will they be through advertisements or the Employment Exchange?