§ MR. WILLIAM REDMONDI beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury how much has been paid in redemption of quit and Crown rents in Ireland.
§ *MR. J. A. PEASEThe amount received in respect of the redemption of quit, etc., rents in Ireland from 2nd July, 1827, when Irish Land Revenues were placed under the charge of the Commissioners of Woods, to 31st March, 1907, is £716,397.
§ MR. WILLIAM REDMONDWhat has become of the money?
§ *MR. J. A. PEASEIt has been mainly invested in Crown lands in the United Kingdom.
§ MR. WILLIAM REDMONDHow much was invested in Ireland?
§ *MR. J. A. PEASEI will ascertain if the hon. Member desires it.
§ MR. WILLIAM REDMONDI am much obliged, but it will not give you much trouble as I know that not a single pound was invested.