§ Sir W. Smithersasked the hon. Member for Tottenham North, as representing the Kitchen Committee, if letters to the staff couched in peremptory terms, copies of which have been sent to him, were sent with his knowledge and approval; and will he give instructions that the staff shall be treated in future with consideration, as many of these persons have given years of devoted service to hon. Members.
§ Mr. R. C. MorrisonI am obliged to the hon. Gentleman for his courtesy in sending me copies of the correspondence to which he refers. The answer to the first part of the Question is in the negative. The letters were sent under the authority of the Select Committee appointed last Session. I can give the hon. Member the assurance that the staff will receive every consideration.