HC Deb 25 March 1912 vol 36 c168W
Mr. CHARLES DUNCAN

asked what is the number of Class I. clerks appointed to the Civil Service during the last five years, with the age at appointment of each person appointed?

Mr. MASTERMAN

During the five years, 1907–1911 inclusive, the number of appointments to Class I. clerkships in the Civil Service was 136. The following are the figures:—

Age of Candidates on Appointment.
Between 22 and 23 … … 14
Between 23 and 24 … … 68
Between 24 and 25 … … 26
Between 25 and 26 … … 2
Between 26 and 27 … … 3
Between 27 and 28 … … 1
Between 28 and 29 … … 1
Between 30 and 35 … … 5
Between 35 and 40 … … 5
Between 40 and 45 … … 3
Between 45 and 50 … … 6
Over 50 … … 2
136