§ MR. O'HANLON (Cavan, E.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland is he aware that all the men employed on the Glenties portion of the line have been thrown out of employment, and that at the present time their families are very much in need of food; what is the amount of the contract for completing the line, and how much of that sum has been handed over to the contractors; and what additional time has been given to the contractors; and will they get a further extension if they ask it?
SIR J. GORST (who replied)I am not aware of the circumstances alleged in the first paragraph. The amount of the contract, less rolling stock, is £98,335, and the amount paid to the contractors is £8,971. No 958 extension of time has been asked for or contemplated.
§ MR. O'HANLONDoes the right hon. Gentleman think it is wise on the part of the Government—
§ MR. SPEAKERThe hon. Member must not discuss a matter of opinion.