§ DR. TANNER (in the absence of Mr. SEXTON)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether the employment of unskilled labour on that part of the Collooney and Claremorris Railway, in the Swynford Union, is about to cease; and what further provision the Government intend to make with a view to provide work for the destitute in this the most congested district in Ireland?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOUROn some parts of the line of the railway mentioned, the earthworks are being gradually completed. On other parts, however, of it there is still a good deal to be done, and arrangements are in progress for concentrating the labour at these points. In this way it is hoped that consider- 428 able employment will be given for another month or so. Should the necessity arise, it is proposed to start other relief works in the district.
§ DR. TANNERMay I call the right hon. Gentleman's attention to the fact that he has in no way answered the first paragraph of the question, which is, whether the employment of unskilled labour is about to cease?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURI answered the question quite fully.
§ DR. TANNERI really regret to have to meet these impertinent answers——
§ *MR. SPEAKEROrder, order!