§ SIR THOMAS ESMONDETo ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland when the Government propose to introduce their Bill to facilitate the construction of marine works on the North-East Coast of Ireland; and whether in that Bill further financial assistance will be given to those county councils who contribute towards the construction of such works.
(Answered by Mr. Cherry.) My right hon. friend informed the hon. Baronet on the 17th instant that the possibility 1334 of introducing legislation on the lines of the Navigation Works Bill was under consideration. It would be not possible at present to say when such legislation could be introduced. The contemplated measure would not impose further burdens on the Exchequer.