§ Mr. FIELDasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether, in view of the fact that Mr. Dampier, who was promoted in the Customs Statistical Office for high mental capacity and general intelligence, obtained only 36 per cent. in English composition at his entrance examination for assistant 148W clerkships, was engaged on duties officially described as routine work, and had experience of only one branch in the office, he can state how it was possible to determine his general intelligence in view of the nature of his duties; and, in considering his claims for promotion, was any attention paid to the general intelligence he exhibited at his entrance examination?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSE:I have nothing to add to my answers of 4th November and 28th February last.