§ Mr. WILLIAM THORNEasked the President of the Local Government Board whether his attention has been drawn to the action of the Southampton Board of Guardians in giving notice to Mr. and Mrs. Eastman to terminate their appointments as lodge keepers; whether the Board will make inquiry into the matter; and whether the Board will refuse to sanction the dismissal until Mr. and Mrs. Eastman are given a chance to meet the charges made against them?
§ Mr. BURNSMy attention has been drawn to this case. With regard to the last part of the question, I may say that the determination of these appointments does not require my sanction.