§ Mr. VINCENT KENNEDYasked the Attorney-General whether, in making appointments, patronage or otherwise, he has imposed any restrictions or terms on the new office-holders as a result of the War; and does the question of military age affect all office-seekers?
§ The ATTORNEY-GENERALThe Attorney-General, in making appointments, has laid down the rule that unless he is of opinion that the person most suitable for such appointment is a member of His Majesty's Forces (in which case such person will be appointed), the appointment shall be of a temporary character only, in order that after the War he, or his successor, may reconsider the matter on its merits with all the possible candidates, military and others, before him. When a barrister who is serving is appointed a temporary nomination will be made of counsel who is willing to discharge the duties during the War. Counsel so nominated will receive the fees attached to cases dealt with by him.