HC Deb 28 March 1904 vol 132 cc856-7
CAPTAIN DONELAN

On behalf of the hon. Member for North Wexford. I beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state what happened to the £58,629 balance unexpended of the £108,174 voted for Ireland in connection with the Science and Art Department from 1890 to 1897, and what the Government propose to do in the matter.

MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

I cannot answer the hon. Baronet's Question as I am unable to trace the figures which he quotes.

MR. JOHN REDMOND

But the right hon. Gentleman is aware of the fact that while certain sums have been voted for education in Ireland in past years very much less has actually been spent. If the figures are incorrect will the right hon. Gentleman inquire and explain what has become of the unexpended balance.

MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

said he had hoped that the hon. Baronet who put down the Question but was not in his place to put it would have been able to give him some data. He was quite unable to see how he arrived at the figures given.

ME. JOHN REDMOND

I have no doubt the hon. Baronet will supply the information to the right hon. Gentleman.