asked the Secretary to the Treasury (1) whether he will take immediate steps to abolish the Treasury rule which imposes an undue restriction on the selection of capable and deserving officers for promotion to the post of junior examiner in the Board of Education, and thereby acts prejudicially to the interests of the public service; and (2) what steps lie is taking to secure the abolition of the Treasury rule under which his choice from among the officers of the clerical staff for appointment as junior examiners is at present limited by a Treasury rule under which promotion may involve a loss of salary?

If the hon. Member will state to what rule he refers, I will consider whether it has a prejudicial effect, and, if so, whether it can advantageously be amended.