§ Mr. SLOANasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether the office of Registrar of Petty Sessions Clerks in Ireland is to be vacated at the close of the present year by the operation of Rule 65; whether in such an event it is intended to assign to his successor the same salary as he now receives, namely, £800 a year; and whether, in the event of an existing Civil servant, entitled to superannuation, being appointed to the office, what arrangements, if any, will be made as regards the eventual superannuation of the person so appointed in respect of his combined and continuous service to the State?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe matter has not engaged my attention, as, even if subject to the operation of the 65 Rule, the present Registrar of Petty Sessions Clerks must hold office for some time. The arrangement consequent upon his retirement, when it takes place, will be carefully considered.