§ MR. BARRIEI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that there has been exceptional delay in vesting the Maxwell estate, in county Londonderry, in the tenants, while adjoining estates, sold about the same time, have been vested a year ago; and will he take steps to expedite the vesting of the Maxwell estate.
§ MR. BIRRELLThe Estates Commissioners inform me that there has been no exceptional delay in this case, the purchase agreements in which were lodged in February, 1905. The Commissioners have instructed their surveyor to check the boundaries and occupancy of the holdings, and as soon as this has been done, the inspection will take place.