§ MR. SEXTONI wish to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer a Question, of which I have given Notice on Friday last, but, if convenient, I will put it down for to-morrow. It is, Whether the Government will recommend the ap- 67 pointment of a Royal Commission to pursue in Ireland the inquiry conducted this Session by a Select Committee of this House into the subject of Irish industries? I would also ask the right hon. Gentleman whether there is any intention to proceed to-night with either the Labourers (Ireland) Bill, or with the consideration of the Lords' Amendments to the Poor Law Guardians Bill?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Sir MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH)I believe, Sir, it is the intention of my right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary to proceed with the Labourers Bill, if possible, to-night. With regard to the other matter, of course the subject of Irish industries will be included in the inquiry of the Royal Commission on the Depression of Trade; but it is not proposed to appoint a special Commission.
§ MR. SEXTONsaid, that as there were special circumstances in Irish depression quite distinct from those of England and Scotland, he and his Friends would endeavour to obtain a separate Inquiry.