§ Mr. HAYDN JONESasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture how long it is customary for the Ministry to retain on their staff temporary Inspectors of Fisheries; and whether such temporary Inspectors will be given an opportunity of competing for a permanent appointment at the Ministry before their services are dispensed with?
Sir A. BOSCAWENThe practice of the Ministry is governed not by custom, but by expediency. The organisation of the staff of permanent Inspectors is under discussion with the Treasury. The claims of all temporary Inspectors at present in the service of the Ministry will be considered in making permanent appointments.