HC Deb 01 June 1896 vol 41 cc214-5
MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, whether it is the intention of the Government to appoint a Commission to inquire into horse breeding in Ireland; and, if so, how will the Commission be composed; what will be the terms of reference; and when is it likely to be appointed?

THE CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND (Mr. GERALD BALFOUR,) Leeds, Central

It is the intention of the Government to appoint a Commission to inquire into the question of horse breeding in Ireland, but I cannot at the present moment make any further statement on the subject.