§ MR. FIELD (Dublin, St. Patrick)I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether his Department have had under consideration the necessity of reconstituting the Irish Board of Lights; and whether the Government will introduce a measure or support a Bill having for its object the increased efficiency and official responsibility in the managements of Irish lights affairs.
§ THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. GERALD BALFOUR,) Leeds, CentralWith regard to the first part of the Question, lean add nothing to the reply I have already given the hon. Member; and with regard to the second part I can only say I am unable to give any such pledge.