§ Mr. VINCENT KENNEDYasked the Chief Secretary whether the Royal Irish Constabulary are asked to report in every case about persons recommended for appointment to the Commission of the Peace; if so, will he state for how long this practice has prevailed; and whether it is one of their duties which are unpaid?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Lord Chancellor informs me that when deemed necessary, inquiries of a confidential nature are made in respect of candidates for the magistracy. It is not considered desirable to state the various sources from which information is obtained.