§ Mr. O'SHAUGHNESSYasked the President of the Board of Trade what are the relative numbers of Protestants and Catholics employed in the Irish division of the Labour Exchange, namely, in Dublin Exchange, in Belfast Exchange, and in four outside Exchanges; what are the relative positions held by each and the total amount of their salaries; and what has been the annual amount of increases given to Protestants and Catholics, respectively?
Mr. BUXTONI am not in a position to give the detailed information asked for. I am, however, satisfied that in the recommendation of officers for promotion or increase of salary, no distinctions have been made on the ground of religion.