HC Deb 15 May 1896 vol 40 cc1437-8
MR. W. FIELD

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether the Government have under consideration the immediate necessity of establishing a Board of Agriculture for Ireland; and whether a select Committee will be appointed to expedite the matter?

MR. GERALD BALFOUR

I have already stated in reply to Questions addressed to me that the introduction this Session of a Bill dealing with the establishment of a Board of Agriculture in Ireland must depend upon the condition of public business. I do not think the appointment of a Select Committee would expedite the matter.