§ MR. GIBSONasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, What does he now estimate will be the cost of the Irish Land Commission this year; and, will a Supplementary Estimate be necessary, in consequence of the decision of the Government to extend the employment of the temporary Sub-Commissioners until July?
§ MR. COURTNEYI am sorry to say a Supplementary Estimate will be necessary. I have not received the particulars of it; but I am told by telegram that the additional sum asked for will exceed £23,000.
§ MR. GIBSONWhat has been the Estimate charge for the past year?
§ MR. COURTNEYAbout £90,000. The £23,000 will be additional to this.