HC Deb 10 March 1884 vol 285 cc1041-2
MR. O'SULLIVAN

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether the Government will take any steps this Session to amend the Labourers (Ireland) Act so as to make it workable?

MR. TREVELYAN

Sir, I am not aware on what grounds the hon. Member (Mr. O'Sullivan) designates the Act as unworkable, and I should be glad if he informed me of it by letter. I may say that the Local Government Board hold a different opinion.

MR. O'SULLIVAN

Many Boards of Guardians find that they cannot use it.

MR. TREVELYAN

It has been very largely availed of also; but I should be glad if the hon. Member informed me by letter where the contrary has occurred.