§ Mr. HUGH BARRIEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that the chairman of the Board of Inland Revenue appointed a small committee to inquire into the duties and pay of clerks to surveyors of taxes; whether he is aware that as a result of such inquiry he proposed to submit a scheme 458W providing for improved pay and prospects; will he state if any such scheme has been received by the Treasury; and whether, in view of the statements of Treasury officials that these clerks only do routine work, he, will see that any proposals of the chairman of the Board of Inland Revenue receive proper consideration?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI am aware of the facts stated in the first and second parts of the lion. Member's question. A scheme has not yet been submitted to the Treasury and I understand that such submission will be held over until the Royal Commission on the Civil Service indicate their views in the matter which has been brought before them. Any proposals of the Board of Inland Revenue shall receive lull consideration.