§ Sir F. SANDERSONasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether, in view of the number of Irish nationals in the Civil Service and the anti-British sentiment that prevails amongst members of the Irish Free State, he will consider the advisability of making it a condition of permanent appointment in the Civil Service that all applicants shall first take the Oath of Allegiance?
§ Mr. HORE BELISHAAction on the lines suggested is not in contemplation.