§ SIR THOMAS ESMONDE (Kerry, W.)I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury if the Government have taken the opinion on the Question of treasure trove of the Irish law officers with regard to the Irish gold ornaments; and, if so, if he will state what that opinion is.
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Mr. A. J. BALFOUR,) Manchester, E.The Irish law officers have advised, but a question has been raised by the trustees of the British Museum as to the exact effect of their opinion. Further reference has therefore become necessary.