§ MR. P. M'DONALD (Sligo, N.)asked the Secretary to the Treasury, Whether Sir James Allport's Commission have yet reported the result of their inquiry into the harbour accommodation of the Irish ports; and, if so, whether any recommendation has been made in favour of Sligo, considering the strong evidence laid before the Commissioners as to the necessity of better accommodation for those engaged in the fishing industry, and for the general improvement of the harbour; and, whether any portion of 50 the £50,000 will be allocated to Sligo, or a loan granted by the Treasury for the very necessary improvement of Sligo Harbour?
§ THE SECRETARY (Mr. JACKSON) (Leeds, N.), in reply, said, the Royal Commission on Irish Public Works had not yet reported on Irish Harbours. He was informed that the Commissioners were carefully considering the case of Sligo, about which they had received some valuable information, besides having made a personal inspection. No part of the grant alluded to in the Question would be allocated for harbour improvements.