§ MR. WILLIAM REDMONDI beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in considering the advisability of extending the area allowed for tobacco cultivation in Ireland, he will draw the attention of the Treasury to the fact that a memorial in favour of tobacco growing in Ireland has been signed by every Member representing an Irish constituency and forwarded to the Prime Minister.
§ MR. ASQUITHThe First Lord of the Treasury has sent the memorial to 1199 me, and it shall not fail to have due consideration.
§ MR. WILLIAM REDMONDMay I ask the Prime Minister whether he can hold out any hope of such a proposal for early next session, because I really think we could get it through the House of Lords?
§ The PRIME MINISTER AND FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Sir H. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN,) Stirling BurghsI do not know whether the hon. Gentleman considers that much in its favour. The hon. Gentleman applies to me, and all I have to say is that, having had forwarded to me a memorial signed by every Irish Member—a formidable fact —and as, I am thankful to say, it did not fall within the scope of my immediate duties, I handed on the memorial to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and we must hear what he has to say to it.
§ MR. WILLIAM REDMONDhoped the right hon. Gentlemen would settle the matter between them.