§ MR. W. J. CORBET (Wicklow, E.)asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What are the intentions of Government with reference to the amendment of the Lunacy Laws; and, whether the Bill of last Session, which passed the Lords and was read a first time in this House, will be proceeded with next year; and, if so, whether it will be extended to Ireland?
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. MATTHEWS) (Birmingham, E.)I have nothing to add to the statements made by the Under Secretary of State for the Home Department during the discussion on the Estimates on Friday last—namely, that it was the intention of the Government to proceed with legislation on the subject. It will be a matter for consideration whether this legislation shall extend to Ireland and Scotland.