HC Deb 22 February 1904 vol 130 cc568-9
MR. JOHN REDMOND (Waterford)

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he will immediately introduce the promised measure dealing with labourers in Ireland so as to afford ample time for the consideration of its provisions by those specially interested in the matter.

MR. WYNDHAM

I shall endeavour to introduce this Bill at the earliest date consistent with the demands on the time of the House for concluding the financial business of the year.

MR. JOHN REDMOND

Can the right hon. Gentleman not give us more definite information? It is of the utmost importance that we should have the terms of the Bill in our hands at the earliest possible moment.

MR. WYNDHAM

I have said that I shall introduce the Bill at the earliest possible moment, but in the absence of the Prime Minister it is quite impossible for me to arrange the business of the House.