HC Deb 25 February 1904 vol 130 c992
MR. JOHN REDMOND (Waterford)

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland if he will state what objection there is to publishing the reports of the inspectors who have recently been inquiring into the working of the Labourers Acts in Ireland.

MR. WYNDHAM

The reports were made for the private information of the Local Government Board to supplement information already in its possession. It would be contrary to established practice to publish such reports, which are regarded as confidential.

CAPTAIN DONELAN

In view of the approaching introduction of the Labourers Bill, is there any objection to publishing a summary of these reports?

MR. WYNDHAM

Perhaps the hon. Gentleman had better wait until he has heard what I say in introducing the Bill.

MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN (Kilkenny)

When will it be introduced?

MR. WYNDHAM

At the earliest possible opportunity.