§ MR. BIGGARasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Is it a fact that Mr. James Hartly, J.P. is an ex-officio guardian for Cavan Union, and also a contractor with the guardians; whether Mr. Hartly has signed an undertaking to act as guardian; and, whether it is not illegal for him to be a member of the Board and also a contractor; and, if so, will he take means to have the Law enforced?
§ MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMANIt appears that Mr. Hartly is qualified 1141 as an ex-officio guardian, but it is not known that he ever acted, or signed an undertaking to act, as a Guardian. He holds some contracts from the Guardians, but has not yet supplied any goods; and there has consequently not yet been any infringement of the law, so far as the Local Government Board are aware.