HC Deb 25 June 1883 vol 280 c1417
MR. O'SULLIVAN

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether the Government are taking any steps for enforcing the orders of the Land Commissioners for the building of labourers' cottages in cases where such orders have not been complied with?

MR. TREVELYAN

Sir, the Act of Parliament does not give the Government any authority to take steps for enforcing the orders of the Land Commissioners for the building of labourers' cottages. I am afraid we cannot undertake to bring in an amending Act. A Bill is now before the House dealing with this question on a larger scale.

MR. KENNY

asked how many of these houses were erected under the Laud Act?

MR. TREVELYAN

I cannot say from memory, but I stated the number in answer to a Question the other day. It is something very small.

MR. O'SULLIVAN

asked whether the Land Act could not be amended in this respect?

MR. TREVELYAN

I daresay the hon. Member feels very strongly on this matter, and in that case, perhaps, he would bring in a clause himself.