HC Deb 16 May 1892 vol 4 c956
MR. JOHN ELLIS

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland when the Returns required by Section 33 of the Purchase of Land (Ireland) Act, 1891, will be laid upon the Table and distributed?

THE SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Sir J. GORST,) (who replied) Chatham

These Returns are nearly ready, and I hope they will be presented in the course of a few days.

MR. JOHN ELLIS

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that they are six months beyond statutory date?

MR. JACKSON

I do not think that is so.

MR. SEXTON

Does the right hon. Gentleman propose to present the Returns before the Vote on Account is taken?

SIR J. GORST

I am not able to enter into any pledge on the subject.

MR. SEXTON

I shall object to proceeding with the Vote on Account in the absence of these Returns.