HC Deb 05 February 1897 vol 45 cc1426-7
MR. J. P. FARRELL

I bog to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether the Local Government Board purpose enforcing their compulsory powers, under the recent Acts of Parliament, to provide proper house accommodation for William M'Donnell, of Caldragh Electoral Division, in the Union of Longford, who has been over ten years striving to get a labourer's cottage built for himself and family.

MR. GERALD BALFOUR

The Local Government Board have not received any application from the person named in the Question since the beginning of 1895. It appeared on communication with the Guardians, that he was then in possession of a substantial house in a state of good repair.

MR. J. P. FARRELL

asked whether it was absolutely necessary to have the advice of the Local Government Board to secure redress?

MR. GERALD BALFOUR

That I am unable to say. If he applies to the Local Government Board, no doubt the case will be enquired into.