HC Deb 17 April 1902 vol 106 cc546-7
CAPTAIN DONELAN

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieu-tenant of Ireland whether he is aware that the drain of Irish emigration still continues; and what steps it is proposed to take to prevent the further decrease of the population of Ireland.

MR. WYNDHAM

There were fewer emigrants from Ireland during the past three months, as compared with the corresponding period of 1901. The official returns do not show to what causes emigration is due.

CAPTAIN DONELAN

May I ask whether the right hon. Gentleman proposes to cure this admitted evil by coercion?

* MR. SPEAKER

Order, order!