§ MR. FLYNN (Cork Co., N.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether his attention has been called to the statements made by Land Commissioner O'Brien, at Longford, in November, 1901, to the effect that the court valuers have not the same opportunity of forming a just opinion as to the fair rents of holdings as the sub-Commissioners have, and cannot take evidence as to cultivation, manuring, and general improvements; and whether, in view of these statements, the Government propose to abolish the right of appeal from the decisions of the sub-Commissioners except in regard to legal points.
(Answered by Mr. Wyndham.) My attention has not been directed to the statements in question. I cannot indicate the detailed provisions of legislation to be introduced at a future date.