§ MR.FINUCANE (Limerick, E.)asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether the Local Government Board arbitrator held an inquiry at Kilmallock on the 3rd of last August, under the Labourers' Act; if so, has he yet sent his draft award, and, if not, for what reason; and, will he be directed to do so immediately, so that the erection of the cottages may be proceeded with immediately?
§ THE CHIEF SECRETARY (Sir MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH) (Bristol, W.)said, there certainly seemed to be considerable delay in this matter. He was not aware of the precise reason for it, although he had made inquiries on the subject. The draft award would be sent in on Monday.