HC Deb 02 August 1889 vol 339 cc185-6
MR. MACNEILL

May I ask whether the cost of the Donegal battering ram will be included in the Constabulary Vote?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

No, Sir; I think I have already given a very definite reply to that. It will not be included in the heading.

MR. MACNEILL

Under what heading will the Donegal battering ram be included?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

Under no heading.

MR. MACNEILL

Who pays for it?

[No answer.]

MR. SEXTON

I wish to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether the battering rams are paid for by the Chief Secretary in his official or private capacity, and under what Estimate it will be taken?

* MR. W.H.SMITH

I cannot supplement the answer of my right hon. Friend. I have no information on the subject, but I am sure that my right hon. Friend will give every information in his power when the Estimates come on.

MR. SEXTON

I beg to give notice that I shall object to any procedure with the Irish Estimates until the information asked for as to who paid for the battering ram is afforded to the House.