§ Mr. DELANYasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware that the present Secretary of the Irish Board of Works will have reached the age of sixty-five by March next; whether efforts are being made to retain his services for a further period; and will the Treasury see that the Civil Service rule is not evaded in this case?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. I am not aware of any efforts being made to extend his service; the third question does not therefore arise.