§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSasked the President of the Local Government Board whether he is aware that Dr. Newsholme, the principal medical officer of the Board, recently gave or re-dated a testimonial to one of the applicants to the appointment of medical officer of health for the City of London; and whether it is in accordance with precedent for an officer of the Local Government Board to give testimonials for appointments in matters which are likely to come under his own jurisdiction?
§ Mr. BURNSI understand that the applicant referred to included in his testimonials one given to him by Dr. Newsholme before he entered the public service, and dated 1901. The applicant recently called on Dr. Newsholme and asked him for a new testimonial, but Dr. Newsholme, owing to his official position, did not feel at liberty to comply with the request. His action was in accordance with ordinary practice.