HC Deb 28 January 1897 vol 45 c687
MR. T. M. HEALY

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland when the Irish Agricultural Hating Bill will be introduced?

MR. GERALD BALFOUR

It is not proposed to introduce an Irish Agricultural Rating Bill.

MR. VESEY KNOX (Londonderry)

asked to what purpose the money allocated to Ireland was to be applied, and whether it was not to be devoted to relieving the rates?

Mr. GERALD BALFOUR

said the money would not be applied in that manner.

MR. KNOX

asked whether the right hon. Gentleman had endeavoured to ascertain the views of the Irish Members before giving a decision?

[No answer was given.]