§ DR. TANNERI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland if the Government have as yet come to any decision as to whether they will this Session introduce a short Bill to extend the period of the 13th clause of the Land Purchase Act (Ireland) of last Session, with a view to re-instating evicted tenants in Ireland?
§ MR. JACKSONI have not found evidence that landlords and tenants, in any sufficient number, have agreed or desire to avail themselves of Clause 13 of the Land Purchase Act of last Session to justify me in bringing in a Bill for its extension.
§ DR. TANNERWill the right hon. Gentleman give the matter further consideration with a view to bringing in a Bill?
§ MR. JACKSONWell, Sir, if I had evidence before me showing that the landlords and tenants were willing and desirous of making the necessary arrangements I certainly should consider whether I could not make some extension.
MR. PATRICK O'BRIENIf the right hon. Gentleman has evidence of the willingness of the tenants to avail themselves of this clause will he exercise influence on the landlords and ask them to meet the tenants half wav?
§ MR. JACKSONI think the hon. Member will see that he is asking me to go beyond my province.