HC Deb 09 July 1900 vol 85 c966
CAPTAIN DONELAN

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he will consider the desirability of inserting a clause in the Local Government (Ireland) Act Amendment Bill with a view to empower councils to undertake the maintenance and repair of roads by means of direct labour, as provided in the English Local Government Act.

MR. G. W. BALFOUR

The object of the hon. and gallant Member could be accomplished, if thought desirable, by means of a Provisional Order under the Local Government (Ireland) (No. 2) Bill now awaiting Second Reading.

CAPTAIN DONELAN

Will steps be taken in that direction?

MR. G. W. BALFOUR

I am not prepared to answer that.