§ Major COATESasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether the amalgamation of the Customs and Excise Departments will affect the pay and prospects of the Customs watchers; and, if so, whether their claim will be considered before the Committee lately appointed to consider amalgamation referred to?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe position of the Customs watchers will not, it is thought, he affected by the amalgamation of the Customs and Excise Departments. It is not expected, therefore, that the Committee which is considering that amalgamation will deal with the watchers.