§ Mr. DOUGLAS HALLasked what was the total number of persons, not at the time of appointment in permanent Government employment, with salaries exceeding £100 a year, and who did not, previously to their appointment, pass an examination by the Civil Service Commissioners; and what was the total annual value of their salaries?
§ Mr. BIRRELLIn order to reply to this question it would be necessary to communicate with every Department in Ireland. The notice given by the hon. Member has not been sufficient to enable this to be done.