§ SIR THOMAS ESMONDEI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland if he will state what steps the Government propose to take in the matter of the equivalent grant for technical instruction in Ireland, and when the arrears due to Ireland in relation to that grant will be paid.
§ MR. WYNDHAMThis matter is still engaging the consideration of Government. There are no arrears due to Ireland.
§ SIR THOMAS ESMONDEwas understood to ask if the result of the investigation would be communicated to the Irish Government before the end of the session.
§ MR. WYNDHAMIt does not depend on myself. It rests primarily with the Treasury, with whom I am in communication. I will communicate the result as soon as it is arrived at.
§ MR. JOHN REDMOND (Waterford)May we hope for an announcement before the end of the session?
§ MR. WYNDHAMI hope so, but I cannot promise.