§ MR. BARRIE (Londonderry, N.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to 536 the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether, in view of the representations which have been addressed to him, he will endeavour to have Ireland included in the proposed Licensing Bill.
§ MR. BIRRELLHaving regard to the differences which exist between the licensing laws of Ireland and those of England, it is not intended to include Ireland in the proposed Licensing Bill of this session. I hope, however, that licensing legislation in respect of Ireland will not be long delayed.
§ MR. BARRIEDid not the Prime Minister tell a deputation in 1906 that Ireland had special claims for inclusion in any temperance legislation?
§ MR. BIRRELLYes, but the difference in the laws of the two countries makes it almost impossible to combine the reform for the two countries in one Act.
§ MR. T. L. CORBETTWill the right hon. Gentleman give a pledge to introduce temperance legislation for Ireland next year.
§ MR. BIRRELLNo, Sir.