§ MR. O'MARA (Kilkenny, S.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether a scheme is prepared for State purchase of Irish railways; and, if so, whether this scheme vests the future control in the railways in a nominated, or partly nominated hoard, or whether he proposes to vest control in Irish representatives elected by the electorate, who will alone bear the financial burden involved.
(Answered by Mr. Bryce.) No scheme for the State purchase of Irish railways has been prepared, and I am not at present in a position to make any statement on the subject.