§ 54. Sir Frank Sandersonasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that one of the biggest examinations to be held since the outbreak of war commenced on Monday, 22nd April, when nearly 7,000 bank clerks all over the country sat for the associated examination held by the Institute of Bankers, which examination is being conducted in several of the largest banking offices in London and the provinces; and, in view of this, is he now in a position to state when the restoration of the Civil Service examinations is likely to take place?
§ 59. Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he has now decided to resume the holding of Civil Service examinations?
§ The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Captain Crookshank)I would refer the hon. Members to the answer which I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Stourbridge (Mr. R. Morgan) on 25th April.
§ Mr. GibsonWas not that a written answer while this is an oral one? Can the Financial Secretary say with what bodies and persons he is having negotiations about this matter?
§ Captain CrookshankThe answer which I gave was perfectly clear.
§ Mr. GibsonThat is not an answer to my question. With what bodies or persons is the right hon. and gallant Gentleman negotiating?
§ Captain CrookshankI did not say I was negotiating with anybody. I said the matter was under active consideration and that I will make a statement shortly.
§ Sir F. SandersonWhen does my right hon. and gallant Friend hope to be in a position to make a definite statement?
§ Captain CrookshankThat is exactly what I said in my previous reply.