§ MR. NANNETTI (Dublin, College Green)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland Whether he is aware That the Irish 121 Trades Congress, representative of 80,000 organised workers, called for legislation last year to deal with the housing of workers in towns and cities in Ireland; whether he has studied the petition on their behalf presented to this House; whether he is aware that a general feeling of satisfaction was created in Ireland by his promise to introduce a Bill this session to deal with the subject; and whether he will use is influence with the Government to secure the necessary time to carry out the promise so definitely made to introduce his Bill.
§ MR. WYNDHAMThe reply to the first and second inquiries is in the affirmative. In respect of the others, I have nothing at present to add to my answer to the Question put to me on Monday last† by the hon. and learned Member for Waterford.
§ MR. NANNETTIWhen may we expect legislation on this question which has occupied the attention of His Majesty while in Ireland? Seeing that the King has made a speech expressing approval of these efforts when will effect be given to His Majesty's wishes?
§ MR. SPEAKEROrder, order!