§ SIR THOMAS ESMONDE (Wexford, N.)To ask the Secretary to the Treasury what Irish historical manuscripts are now engaging the attention of the Historical Manuscripts Commission; and when they propose to publish them.
(Answered by Mr. Runciman.) I am informed that two collections of manuscripts which may be regarded as specifically Irish are now engaging the attention of the Commission. These are—1. The MSS. of the Marquess of Ormonde, Vol. VI. of which is almost completed at press, and will, it is hoped, be issued before the end of the session. 2 The MSS. of the Earl of Egmont, Vol. 2 of which is also at press, but is not so far advanced. There are also, I understand, Irish papers in the Eyre-Matcham MSS., the Knox MSS., and the Calendar of Cecil MSS., but I am unable to say when they will be published.