HC Deb 14 June 1888 vol 327 c89
MR. GILHOOLY (Cork, W.)

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether Mr. William Cotter, of Breenymore, County Cork, was recommended for a gun licence by a local magistrate; and, why the licence was refused?

THE CHIEF SECRETARY (Mr. A. J. BALFOUR) (Manchester, E.)

Sir, as I have already explained to the hon. Member, the licence was not recommended by a local magistrate resident in the neighbourhood. It was refused by the licensing officer in the exercise of his discretion.

MR. GILHOOLY

Upon what ground was it refused?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I cannot go into the ground of refusal. The discretion rested with the licensing officer.

MR. GILHOOLY

Is he not responsible if he makes a mistake?

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