§ MR. RATHBONEasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether, inasmuch as there has been a discussion in some of the less congested unions of Ireland, showing that there is an idea that they may be able to avail themselves of the emigration clauses of the Arrears Bill, he will take steps to let it be known that no such aid can be given under the clauses proposed in the Bill except to districts in the counties of Donegal, Clare, Cork (West Riding), Galway, Kerry, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, and Sligo; and, whether it is not the intention of the Government to confine such aid exclusively to electoral 213 districts where holdings of£4 and under greatly preponderate?
§ MR. TREVELYANSir, the point of view expressed in the Question will be carefully kept in mind; but while the Arrears Bill is before Parliament, it is impossible for the Irish Government to commit itself to any statement of the particular course of action it may see fit to take respecting the provisions which the Bill may ultimately contain.