§ MR. M. McCARTAN (Down, S.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, whether his attention has been called to a matter recently brought before the Belfast Board of Guardians by Mr. Joseph M'Kebbon, P.L.G., with reference to alleged touting by a guardian among the contractors to and officials of the Belfast Union, to purchase clothes from him; is he aware that a committee, appointed to inquire into the matter, reported to the meeting of the Guardians, held on the 5th inst., that a number of contractors and officials stated they had been solicited by the Guardian and had given orders under the circumstances; and, whether he will state what action the Local Government Board intend to take in the matter?
MR. J. MORLEYThe facts appear to be as stated in the question. I have referred the papers to the Attorney General to advise me what further action should be taken in the matter.