§ CAPTAIN DONELANI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether, in view of the desirability of giving labourers in Ireland an opportunity of undertaking the maintenance and repair of roads, steps will be taken to empower the various councils to carry out this work by means of direct employment.
§ MR. G. W. BALFOURThere is no power, under the existing law, to give effect to the suggestion contained in this question. The matter, however, is under the consideration of the Government.
§ MR. FLYNNIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that power is given to the County Councils under the English Local Government Act?
§ MR. G. W. BALFOURYes, Sir.