HC Deb 03 July 1907 vol 177 c712
MR. CONOR O'KELLY (Mayo, N.)

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is in a position to make any announcement as to the construction of a line of railway to Belmullet.

MR. BIRRELL

I am not yet in a position to make any statement in this matter. The negotiations with the Midland Great Western Railway Company are still proceeding.

MR. CONOR O'KELLY

asked whether pressure could not be exercised to secure a settlement.

MR. BIRRELL

Said no one was more anxious for a settlement than he was. An offer had been made to the Railway Company, and it was for that body to say whether or not they would accept it.