§ Lieut.-Commander Fletcherasked the Prime Minister what effective steps are being taken to secure appointments for the four members of the British consular Bar in Egypt who were affected by the recent change of regime in Egypt; and, in particular, whether it is proposed to waive, if necessary, in their cases any age-limit which constitutes a bar to their receiving appointments under the Cown?
§ Mr. ButlerSince my reply on 18th May to my hon. Friend the Member for Kidderminster (Sir J. Wardlaw-Milne), further efforts have been made on behalf of these 1107W gentlemen, but have unfortunately been unsuccessful for the reasons previously given. As regards the second part of the question, the regulations governing the appointment of Junior Legal Assistants in Government Department lay down a definite age-limit which can only be extended in favour of candidates who have served in His, Majesty's Forces during the Great War, and who are or have been employed in a Government Department. I am advised that it is impracticable to waive the regulations in favour of these gentlemen.