HL Deb 06 March 1866 vol 181 c1591

THE EARL OF BELMORE moved for Copy of a Memorial to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, signed by the Lord Mayor of Dublin on behalf of a Public Meeting held in that City on the 2nd of February on the Subject of Railway Reform.

EARL GRANVILLE

said, the Memorial in question had not been received at the Treasury; but he had no objection to produce it as soon as possible after it should be received

THE MARQUESS OF CLANRICARDE

said, that next to Fenianism, there was no question of more importance to Ireland than that of railway communication. If it were wisely and liberally treated by the Government, the most beneficial effects might be expected to follow. He hoped, therefore, that the Government would not make a reply to the Memorial without having fully considered the matter, and that there would be no discussion in that House on the subject until the Government had come to some definite decision.

Motion agreed to: —Return ordered.