§ MR. DILLONI beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury how soon he will be able to give time for the discussion of the remaining Irish Votes, including the Votes for the Land Commission, the Chief Secretary's salary, the Constabulary, National Education, and the Industrial Schools.
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURI do not think it will be possible in the remaining time at our disposal to add to the three days already given to Irish Supply. At least I do not see my way to do it at present.
§ MR. DILLONDoes the right hon. Gentleman propose to take the Votes for the Chief Secretary's salary, the Land Commission, and the Constabulary without discussion?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURThe hon. Member is aware that three days have been devoted to Irish Supply, and in those days the Irish Members have settled the order in which the Votes should come on and the time devoted to the discussion of them.
MR. T. M. HEALYAs the Irish Constabulary Vote has not been discussed for some time, and as considerable feeling exists among the men on some points, the right hon. Gentleman might see that, at any rate as regards that Vote, further time is given.
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURI cannot give a promise on the subject, though, of course, I desire that all the important Votes should be discussed, if possible. But I will bear in mind what the hon. and learned Member has said.
§ MR. SWIFT MACNEILLIs it not the fact that the Constabulary Vote has not been discussed for three years?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURI quite accept the statement of the hon. Member; but if the Vote has not been discussed it is not the fault of the Government.