§ MR. REARDENsaid, he wished to ask the Chief Secretary for Ireland, Whether it is the intention of Her Majesty's Government to introduce a like Bill for the Tenure and Improvement of Land in Ireland to that which was introduced by Her Majesty's Government in 1852, and which contained a clause granting compensation 1660 for retrospective as well as future durable improvements?
LORD NAASSir, I have only to say what I already stated the other day in the debate on the withdrawal of the Tenure of Land (Ireland) Bill, that the question will occupy the most serious consideration of the Government during the recess; and if the Government can see its way to introduce a Bill which would have the effect in their opinion of giving to tenants in Ireland compensation for bonâ fide improvements they would introduce such a measure. With regard to the Bill of 1852, I must express my individual opinion that I doubt whether any Bill of that description would now receive the assent of any party in this House.