§ SIR FREDERICK W. HEYGATEasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland, If he can state the number and amount of the applications that have been made under Clause 32 of the Irish Church Act of 1869, to enable owners of land in Ireland charged with payment of tithe rent charge to purchase the same by instalments extending over a period of fifty-two years; and, the number and amount of similar applications that have been made since the Act of 1872, c. 90 (35 and 36 Vic.), enabling the average poor rates and stamp duty to be deducted from the purchase money?
THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTON,in reply, said, he had obtained the information referred to, but thought it could be more satisfactorily given in the form of a Return; and if the hon. Member moved for it, it would be laid on the Table at once.