HC Deb 17 February 1879 vol 243 c1307
MR. STACPOOLE

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether there is any, and, if so, what foundation for the report put forward in several English and Irish newspapers, supporters of the Government policy, that Her Majesty's Ministers have resolved upon establishing a Royal residence in Ireland, and that His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught is to succeed the Duke of Marlborough as permanent Prince Viceroy of Ireland?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

Sir, I am not aware of any foundation for the report to which the hon. Gentleman refers. I may add that I am not in the confidence of the English and Irish newspapers which he mentions.