§ SIR THOMAS ESMONDE (Wexford, N.)I beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer if ho can state how much money has been paid out of Irish estates in respect of the redemption of Crown and quit rents since the passing of the Land Purchase (Ireland) Acts.
§ SIR M. HICKS BEACHSince the passing of the Land Law (Ireland) Act, 1881, up to 31st March, 1900, the money paid out of Irish estates in respect of the redemption of Crown and quit rents was £156,441.