§ MR. J. E. ELLIS (Nottingham, Rushcliffe)asked the First Lord of the Treasury, If he could state what were the undermentioned sums in connection with "The Purchase of Land (Ireland) Act, 1885," up to 31st January, 1888; total sum sanctioned; sum applied for but refused; sum applied for respecting which no decision has been arrived at; and, sum sanctioned after modification of terms of purchase, with amount of such modification?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. GOSCHEN) (St. George's, Hanover Square)In reply to the hon. Member's Question, which my right hon. Friend has asked me to answer, I have to say that the total amount of advances sanctioned on application under the Purchase of Land (Ireland) Act, 1885, up to the 31st of January last was £3,602,625. This includes advances to the amount of £131,455, which were refused on first application, but were subsequently granted. The advances applied for, but refused, amount to £390,004, while applications for advances to the amount of £548,186 are still under consideration.