HC Deb 09 December 1912 vol 45 cc62-3W
Mr. STEWART

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland if he will state exactly what Irish officers in the Civil Service of the Crown are included in the provisions of Sub-section (3) of Clause 32 of the Government of Ireland Bill?

Mr. BIRRELL

The Sub-section includes clerks of the Crown and Peace, the Dublin Divisional Justices, the Registrar in Lunacy, district probate registrars, and certain other officers connected with the Supreme Court of Judicature in Ireland.

Mr. STEWART

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland exactly what Irish officers in the Civil Service of the Crown are included in the provisions of the Amendment which appears in his name to Clause 33 of the Government of Ireland Bill, by which it is proposed to insert a new Sub-section (5) to that Clause of the Bill?

Mr. BIRRELL

The Amendment will apply, amongst others, to officers of the Board of Intermediate Education, of the Registry of Petty Sessions clerks, and of the Shannon Navigation Service.