§ Mr. HAYESasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether, and, if so, for what reason, it is proposed to extend the superannuation limits in the case of any employ6 in the Sasines Department, Edinburgh; and whether he is aware of the objections entertained by the staff to any interference with the normal course of promotion?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe Keeper of the Registers and Records of Scotland has 965W represented to me that it is desirable in the public interest that the services of a certain officer in the Sasines Office should be continued for a short period after his attainment of the age of 65. No decision has yet been reached in the matter, but it is possible that application for sanction to a short extension may be made to the Treasury in accordance with Clause 15 of the Order in Council of 10th January, 1910. As regards the last part of the question, I am not aware that any dissatisfaction has been expressed by the staff of the Department at the suggestion that this officer's service may be extended.