§ MR. T. M. HEALY (Longford, N.)asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Would there be any objection to a Return showing how often, and for what periods, Lords Justices have been sworn in during the absence of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland during the past 10 years, distinguishing Viceroys who were Cabinet Ministers; or could he say how often Lords Justices have been sworn in during the present Viceroyalty?
§ THE CHIEF SECRETARY (Mr. A. J. BALFOUR) (Manchester, E.), in reply, said, he thought that no advantage could be gained from any such Return, and therefore he could not consent to it.
§ MR. T. M. HEALYCan the right hon. Gentleman say how often the present Viceroy, the Marquess of Londonderry, has been absent from Ireland since his appointment?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURI am afraid I have no information on that subject.
§ MR. T. M. HEALYI beg to give Notice that, on the first opportunity, I will call attention to the fact that the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland is never in Ireland, but always attending race meetings in England.