§ MR. VINCENT KENNEDY (Cavan, W.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that the Belturbet Urban Council applied for a loan to erect artisans' dwellings in the year 1899, and made a second application last year; and, if so, whether, seeing that the usual inquiry has not yet been held, and having regard to the want of suitable housing accommodation in Belturbet and the delay in dealing with this matter, he will take steps to secure an early inquiry.
§ MR. WYNDHAMThe housing scheme of 1899 was accompanied by proposals for a water supply and street improvement. The carrying out of the latter works would have almost exhausted the council's borrowing powers, and the Local Government Board suggested a reconsideration of the proposed housing scheme. In the opinion of the Board, the provision of a proper water supply to replace the polluted water at present in use, is of primary importance to the district. The Board is in communication with the council on the subject.