HC Deb 13 March 1899 vol 68 c538
CAPTAIN SINCLAIR (Forfar)

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether the Government have any intention of introducing during this Session any proposals for the establishment of a Ministry or Department of Agriculture and Industries in Ireland; and, if so, at what date?

MR. GERALD BALFOUR

I have already stated it is the intention of the Government to introduce a Bill this Session for the purpose mentioned. I am not yet able to say on what date the Rill will be introduced.