§ MR. MARK STEWART (Kirkcudbright)asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If he will state to the House how far the facilities afforded by "The Tramways and Public Companies (Ireland) Act, 1883," have been made use of in the extension of tramways, emigration, or the purchase of lands in Ireland, and what moneys have been advanced by the Government; and, if he could lay upon the Table of the House a Return up to the present time?
§ THE CHIEF SECRETARY (Mr. JOHN MORLEY) (Newcastle-on-Tyne)I do not think it would be convenient for me to attempt, within the limits of an answer to a Question, to state the operations which have taken place under this very important Act; but if the hon. Member will formulate a Return asking for the information he seeks, I will be very glad to see how far his wishes in the matter may be met.