HC Deb 27 May 1880 vol 252 cc530-1
MR. GIVAN

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland, Whether it is the intention of Her Majesty's Government to introduce during the present Session a Bill to alter the Grand Jury system in Ireland, and give representation to cesspayers in the transaction of fiscal Business?

MR. W. E. FORSTER

I am afraid I must say we cannot undertake to bring forward this Session any Bill to alter the Grand Jury system in Ireland. The subject of county government is fully of as much importance in Ireland as in England; but I think the hon. Member will see, on consideration, that the Session is too short to enable a satisfactory measure to be passed.

MR. GIVAN

said, he would ask the right hon. Gentleman on Monday, Whether it is the intention of the Govern- ment to introduce a Bill on the subject during next Session?