§ MR. TULLYI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he has received from Strokestown Union, and also from unions in the county Leitrim, resolutions in favour of union amalgamation; and whether, in view of the importance of this question in Ireland, he will appoint, a Commission to inquire into it, with power to dissolve unions that are no longer necessary.
§ MR. WYNDHAMSuch resolutions have been received. The general question of union amalgamation has engaged the attention of the Local Government Board, and investigations have been in progress for some time past. The matter is admittedly one of much importance, and I shall consider during the Recess the means best adapted to attain the object in view.
§ MR. TULLYWill the right hon. Gentleman be prepared to receive a deputation from the unions interested?
§ MR. WYNDHAMI could not receivea deputation before January. If the hon. Member will communicate with me I will consider the matter.