§ MR. T. M. HEALY (Longford, N.)asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If his attention has been called to the Resolutions of the 1282 Toome meeting of the 10th ultimo, as to the Bann drainage; and, if he can state when, and how, the Government propose to legislate on the subject?
§ THE PARLIAMENTARY UNDER SECRETARY (Colonel KING-HARMAN) (Kent, Isle of Thanet)(who replied) said: The attention of the Government has been called to the Resolutions alluded to. They hope to introduce legislation on the subject at the earliest practicable date.
§ MR. T. M. HEALYCan the right hon. and gallant Gentleman say whether the proposed legislation will be introduced before Easter?
§ COLONEL KING HARMANsaid, one Bill in connection with the subject would be laid before the House before Easter. He could not say whether or not it would be the Bill relating to the Bann.