§ Mr. IRVINGasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture whether an appointment has recently been made to the post of chief or head of the Scientific Research Department of the fisheries branch of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries; and, if so, what is the salary attached to the post, and what are the scientific degrees and qualifications, other than those of a purely medical or surgical nature, of the gentleman appointed?
Sir A. BOSCAWENNo, Sir; no such appointment has been made. The arrangement referred to by the hon. Member is of a temporary character, and the officer referred to is an established officer of the Board whose services are being used in a purely administrative capacity, without any increase of salary.