HC Deb 16 March 1897 vol 47 cc756-7
MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN (Kilkenny)

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he can say if the Votes for the Salary of the Chief Secretary or of the Lord Chancellor of Ireland are likely to be taken before a County Court Judge, in room of Judge Roche, is appointed for County Down?

MR. GERALD BALFOUR

The salary of the Lord Chancellor of Ireland is not on the Votes. I think it is more than probable that an appointment to the County Court Judgeship for Down will be made before the Vote for my salary is taken.

MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN

Will the right hon. Gentleman say whether Mr. Walter Craig has not been appointed?

MR. GERALD BALFOUR

No, Sir; but in due course of time, when the appointment is made, the hon. Member will be acquainted.

MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN

Has not Mr. Craig made the announcement himself that he has been appointed?

[No answer was given.]

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