HC Deb 10 June 1890 vol 345 cc520-1
MR. PINKERTON (Galway)

I wish to ask the First Lord of the Treasury when the Government intend to proceed with the Purchase of Land and Congested Districts (Ireland) Bill?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Mr. W. H. SMITH,) Strand, Westminster

I am not in a position to say to-day.

MR. E. HARRINGTON (Kerry, W.)

This year?

MR. W. H. SMITH

Yes.

MR. SEXTON (Belfast, W.)

Will the Government conclude the Licensing Bill before taking the Land Purchase Bill?

MR. W. H. SMITH

We desire to do so.

MR. SEXTON

That is the present intention?

MR. W. H. SMITH

That is the present intention.