Mr. RINPRET:

The department keeps no record from which this question could be answered. I might point out, however, that the matter involved is already the subject of a bill which has passed its second reading, and which will be referred to a special committee to consider the operation of the Civil Service Act.

1. No. The competition has not yet been completed.

2 and 3. Answered by No. 1.

4. The usual preference will be given as authorized by section 29 sub-section 4 of the Civil Service Act.

5. The examination papers were prepared and examined by an officer of the examination branch of the Civil Service Commission in collaboration with an officer of the Department of Immigration and Colonization. Neither is a graduate of a standard Canadian hospital.

6. Answered by No. 1.

7. (a) Under direction to conduct investigations relating to the satisfactory settlement, in Canada, of women from the British Isles and other countries who enter Canada to take up domestic employment; to deal with difficulties in connection with such settlement; to adjust complaints; to prepare reports; handle office work and correspondence; and to perform other related work as required. Ob) $1,500-41,800 per annum. Annual increase, $60.

Mr. RINTRET:

I may say that it is.

Mr. RINERET:

I think I may confidently tell the committee we may have a report next week. I will not pledge myself that it will be a complete report, but there will be some progress made.