§ MR. M'MAHONsaid, he wished to ask the Chief Secretary for Ireland, What course he proposes to take with regard to Union Rating?
§ MR. CHICHESTER FORTESCUEsaid, in reply to the Question of the hon. Member, he had to state that, after a great deal of consideration and consultation with Irish Members, he had come to the conclusion that the best mode of dealing with this important subject was that he should move, on the part of the Government, when the state of Public Business would permit, for a Select Committee to consider it. The subject was one of great gravity for Ireland, and considerable differences of opinion were entertained with respect to it. He believed that the object of the hon. Member would be fully answered by the matter being referred to a Select Committee.