HC Deb 18 February 1898 vol 53 c1043
MR. PATRICK ALOYSIUS M'HUGH

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether it is his intention this Session to apply to Parliament for additional funds for the extension of the system of light railways in Ireland?

MR. GERALD BALFOUR

I cannot give any undertaking to deal with this matter during the present Session, except to the extent already explained when stating to the House the measures taken by Government in connection with distress in the West of Ireland.