HC Deb 02 August 1894 vol 27 cc1561-2
MR. ROSS (Londonderry)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War when he will be able to introduce the Provisional Order Bill required for the pur- poses of the erection of the new Londonderry Barracks?

THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE WAR OFFICE (Mr. WOODALL,) Hanley

(who replied) said: The plans of Londonderry Barracks have been completed, but unfortunately we have not been able to agree upon terms for the acquisition of the land, and the time at disposal during the present Parliamentary Session is not sufficient to allow of compliance with the Standing Orders of the two Houses relating to Bills of this character.

MR. ROSS

Why were not the compulsory powers put in force?

MR. WOODALL

That could only be done with the sanction of Parliament, and there is not time to get it in this Parliament.

MR. W. JOHNSTON (Belfast, S.)

Does the hon. Gentleman mean this Parliament or this Session?

MR. WOODALL

This Session, of course.