HC Deb 13 March 1891 vol 351 c913
DR. TANNER (Cork Co., Mid)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury if it is a fact that the sum of £1,000 was advanced by the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland to the Earl of Courtown for the purpose of repairing his pier; and whether any interest is paid thereon?

*A LORD OF THE TREASURY (Sir H. MAXWELL,) Wigton

Yes, Sir; £1,000 has been advanced to the Earl of Courtown for the purpose of repairing the pier, and interest is paid thereon by his Lordship.