§ MR. MURNAGHAN (Tyrone. Mid)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether, considering the magnitude of the pension scheme contained in the Poor Law Superannuation (Ireland) Bill, now standing on the Order Book, he will take steps to inform himself, before the Second Reading, of the probable charge on local rates should the Bill become law, having regard to the operation of a similar pension scheme in England; and whether he will obtain an actuarial report from Mr. Finlaison. actuary of the National Debt Commissioners, or other expert as to the probable annual burden on the rates, in like manner as was done in 1890 when the Police Superannuation (Scotland) Bill was before Parliament.
§ *MR. WYNDHAMI am informed that there would be considerable difficulty 418 in ascertaining with any degree of accuracy the charge on local rates should; this Bill become law; I am making further inquiry into the matter, however. In answer to the second paragraph, I am not aware of the circumstances, under which Mr. Finlaison was employed, as alleged.
§ MR. DALY (Monaghan. S.)When will the right hon. Gentleman be in a position to give further information?
§ *MR. WYNDHAMI am inquiring into the matter, and will make a further-statement before the Bill is taken.