HC Deb 18 May 1898 vol 58 cc7-8

Resolution considered in Committee—

[Mr. J. W. LOWTHER (Cumberland, Penrith), CHAIRMAN OF WATS AND MEANS, in the chair.]

(In the Committee.)

Question put— That it is expedient to authorise the payment, out of moneys to be provided by Parliament, of remuneration to any Commissioner of the Local Government Board for Ireland who may be appointed under any Act of the present Session for amending the Law relating to Local Government in Ireland.

MR. LLOYD-GEORGE (Carnarvon)

I think we ought to have some explanation of this Resolution, because it was placed on the Paper without notice. I do not know if it has reference to the Bill we are discussing in Committee.

THE CHIEF SECRETARY TO THE LORD LIEUTENANT OF IRELAND (Mr. GERALD BALFOUB,) Leeds, Central

Yes, Sir, it has reference to the Bill we are now discussing.

MR. LLOYD-GEORGE

What is its object?

MR. GERALD BALFOUR

It is to enable the Local Government Board to appoint Commissioners for the purposes, of the Local Government Act.

Question agreed to.

Resolution to be reported to-morrow.