§ Mr. SLOANasked the right hon. Gentleman whether, in view of the fact that second division clerks of eight years' service and upwards are eligible for promotion to staff posts, he will consider the advisability of extending this concession to clerks to surveyors of taxes who have completed eight years' service as first clerks; and whether he is aware that at present they have no prospect of advancing beyond the rank of clerk?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEIt is not proposed to make any change such as is suggested in the first part of the question. The answer to the second part of the question is in the affirmative.
§ Mr. SLOANasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the extension of the Income Tax Department due to the changes in legislation, he will state if it is proposed to offer any of the staff posts to first clerks to surveyors of taxes of approved service and ability; and is he aware that their training fits them for posts in the repayment branch?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe answer to both parts of the question is in the negative.