HC Deb 08 April 1897 vol 48 c833

THE CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND (Mr. GERALD BALFOLR, Leeds Central) moved for leave to introduce a Bill "to make further provision with respect to the relief of the destitute poor in Ireland; and for other purposes connected therewith." He stated that there were only some slight alterations in the Bill from that of last year.

MR. T. M. HEALY

asked if the question of the franchise for Poor Law elections would be dealt with?

MR. J. P. FARRELL (Cavan, W.)

asked whether the Bill would be sent to the Grand Committee or a Select Committee?

MR. GERALD BALFOUR

said the Bill would be sent to the Grand Committee on Law. Franchise clauses would be foreign to the object of the Bill.

Bill presented, and Read the First time; to be read a Second time upon Monday next, and to be printed.— [Bill 197.]