Mr. TYSON WILSONasked the President of the Local Government Board if he is aware that the guardians of the Northampton Union advertised on the 25th of October last for a superintendent and matron of scattered homes; that they stated that candidates must be persons of experience and capable of keeping the necessary books and accounts; that on the 19th inst. the guardians interviewed six candidates, and that they then, in spite of the advice and protest of the district inspector of the Local Government Board, appointed candidates to the office who had no experience whatever of the duties of the position; and whether, seeing that the appointments have to be made with the approval of the Local Government Board, he will make inquiries into this case, and if it is found that the best candidates have not been selected for the positions, he will refuse to sanction the appointments?
§ Mr. BURNSThe matter is under my consideration, and I am in communication with the guardians as to the proposed appointment.