§ MR. GINNELL (Westmeath, N.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether, in view of the losses disclosed in the working of the Irish Land Act of 1903, and the failure of that Act to distribute the untenanted tracts among people in need, he can now see his way to allay discontent and promote 1063 forbearance during the coming months by undertaking that the Land Bill to be introduced by Government next session will restore inspection in every case of sale, and will deal with untenanted land throughout Ireland and not in particular parts only.
(Answered by Mr. Birrell.) I beg to refer to my Answer to the Question relating to Irish land legislation which was put by the hon. Member for Waterford on the 5th instant. † It would not be possible at present to indicate the lines upon which amending legislation in respect of Irish land may be introduced by the Government next session.