§ MR. HAYDENI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether any intimation has been given on behalf of the Government that it is intended to provide money for the drainage of lands adjoining the River Bann; and, if so, whether the Government intend at the same time to provide money for the drainage of lands adjoining the Rivers Barrow, Suck, Owenmore, and Shannon.
§ MR. WYNDHAMThe proposals of the Government with respect to the provision of funds for the drainage of the Bann have been publicly announced. I have no further statement to make in the matter at present. The reply to the second inquiry is in the negative.