§ Mr. HAYDN JONESasked the Home Secretary whether Mr. G. J. Williams, His Majesty's senior inspector of metalliferous mines and quarries for North Wales, is about to retire under the age limit; and whether, in appointing a successor, experience and training in metalliferous mining and quarrying and a knowledge of the Welsh language will be made essential qualifications?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODMr. Williams is not due to retire under the age limit till December next. The answer to the latter part of the question is in the affirmative.