§ MR. T. P. GILL (Louth, S.)asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, What is the cause of the delay in the holding of the Local Government Board inquiry in the Ardee Union, which has been expected for several months?
§ THE CHIEF SECRETARY (Sir MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH) (Bristol, W.)Ardee Union is waiting its turn until the services of an Inspector are available to hold the inquiry; it will be held as soon as possible. The Inspector's hands are quite full at present, the schemes submitted being very numerous.