§ MR. BIGGARasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If it is a fact that one of the Sub-Commissioners under the Land Act is also Lieutenant Colonel of the Longford Militia; if so, whether he will be allowed to continue to hold both offices; 309 and, what is his alleged qualification for the position of Sub-Commissioner?
§ Mr. TREVELYANSir, Lieutenant Colonel Davys, recently appointed to be an Assistant Commissioner under the Land Act, is Major and Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the 6th Battalion Rifle Brigade. He was appointed to be an Assistant Commissioner by the Viceroy, who, after careful inquiry, believed him qualified to discharge the duties of that post. The discharge of those duties will, in the opinion of the Irish Government, prevent his presence with his battalion if called out for training during the period of his appointment as Assistant Commissioner.
§ MR. BIGGARThe right lion. Gentleman said the Lord Lieutenant had satisfied himself that this gentleman was qualified. I would like to know what the qualifications are?
§ [No reply.]