HC Deb 03 May 1889 vol 335 cc1084-5
MR. JOHN ELLIS (Nottinghamshire, Rushcliffe)

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when the Report of the Inspector under "The Cruelty to Animals Act, 1876,"for the year 1888, which was laid upon the Table on the 15th of April, will be distributed; and whether the Report of the Vote in Supply relating to this Inspector will be postponed until Members have his Report in their hands?

THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. STUART WORTLEY,) Sheffield, Hallam

The English and Scotch portions are ready and in type. The Irish portion is outstanding. Last year this Paper was distributed on June 5th, and in 1887 on June 25th.

MR. J. ELLIS

Does the delay in the Irish Department arise from the proof having been sent across the Channel to Dublin?

MR. STUART WORTLEY

No; I understand that the Irish Report is not in type at all. I have the other reports in proof, and if the hon. Gentleman wishes I shall be glad to show them to him privately.

MR. J. ELLIS

Can we have a copy of them by Monday?

MR. STUART WORTLEY

I shall have to inquire whether it is the practice of the Department to present these Reports separately.