HC Deb 22 January 1897 vol 45 cc289-90
MR. FIELD

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether the Government will inquire into the working of Irish canals with a view to their purchase, to be given as free waterways for commercial traffic?

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR IRELAND

As at present advised, the Government do not propose to adopt the course suggested by the hon. Member.