HC Deb 29 June 1897 vol 50 c744
MR. DALY

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury if he can say if it is the intention of the Government to introduce a Bill this Session to prevent the deportation of paupers from England, Scotland and Wales to Ireland.

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

The subject, in my opinion, is well worthy of consideration, but I cannot hold out any hope of bringing in a Bill dealing with the matter in the present Session.

Mr. DALY

If a private Member introduce a Bill on the subject, will the right hon. Gentleman help to get it passed?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

Promises in favour of private Members' Bills are not promises which are readily made by the Leader of the House if he wants to lead a quiet life. [Laughter.] In any case I am afraid I could not promise anything in regard to a Bill, the terms of which are not before me.