§ MR. W. KENNY (Dublin, St. Stephen's Green)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, if he would state the circumstances which led to the withdrawal in the last Session of Parliament of the Government Bill for the Commutation of the Treasury Grant towards Light Railways in Ireland after it had passed the House of Commons?
§ SIR J. T. HIBBERTThe Government introduced the Bill for the Commutation of the Treasury Grants towards Light Railways in Ireland towards the end of last Session, thinking that it would be unopposed; but, on finding that it gave, rise to considerable opposition in Ireland, they determined to withdraw it and re-introduce it early this Session, in order that neither side might complain that they had not been allowed a fair opportunity of expressing their views.
§ MR. T. W. RUSSELLasked when it was proposed to introduce the Bill.
§ SIR J. T. HIBBERTIt is intended to do some time before Easter, or as soon as possible.