§ MR. J. P. FARRELL (Cavan, W.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1) whether he can give any explanation of the fact that, in recent land cases heard in Longford by Mr. Crean's Sub-Commission, the reductions given averaged only 19.9 per cent., whilst those given in North East Ulster, and also in Munster, averaged 28 per cent.; and, (2) whether any report has been made by this Sub-Commission to justify such a departure from the decisions in other parts of Ireland?
§ MR. GERALD BALFOURNo such report as is suggested in the second paragraph has been made. I am unable to say whether the fact is as alleged in the first paragraph; nor, if it is, am I in a position to offer any explanation on the subject.