§ MR. M'CARTANI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he will introduce into the Land Purchase (Ireland) Bill a pro vision to give relief to the holders of town parks in Ireland, so as to enable them to have fair rents fixed in respect of their holdings?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURAs the hon. Member is aware, the Land Purchase (Ireland) Bill does not deal with the question of fair rents, nor can I extend its scope by introducing any such questions into it. Adequate relief seems to be given to the holders of town parks by permitting them to purchase under the Act.
§ MR. M'CARTANAre we to take it the holders of town parks are to expect no further reliefs from the Government?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURI should think that a relief which enabled them to become owners of the holding at a reduction of 20 per cent, on the rental is not an inconsiderable measure of relief.