HC Deb 29 March 1892 vol 3 cc157-8
MR. SEXTON (Belfast, W.)

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury when he will give effect to his pledge of last year, that measures would be adopted in the present Session to make the salaries of the Irish Land Commissioners appointed in 1885 equivalent to those of their junior colleagues appointed in 1887 and 1890?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

It is the intention of the Government to introduce a Bill dealing with this subject, though I do not pledge myself that it will carry out exactly the view which, judging from his question, the hon. Gentleman seems to hold. The Bill will, I hope, be introduced very shortly by my right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary, but I will consult with him on the subject.

MR. SEXTON

Does the right hon. Gentleman intend to convey that there has been a modification of the view expressed by the Government last year?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

The hon. Gentleman is not to understand that, but it would be premature to offer any explanation of the Bill now.

MR. T. M. HEALY (Longford, N.)

Does the right hon. Gentleman intend to cut down the higher salaries?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I think the hon. Gentleman should wait until the Bill is introduced.