§ MR. WILLIAM REDMOND (Clare, E.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to 1321 the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether, in view of the serious and pressing need for drainage works in Clare and other parts of Ireland, the Government will give the matter their immediate consideration.
§ MR. BIRRELLThe question of arterial drainage in Ireland is one of considerable magnitude. Legislation would be necessary, and a very large amount of money must be forthcoming before the many drainage schemes brought to my notice can be taken in hand. It would therefore be futile for me to promise the immediate consideration which the hon. Member asks for. I can only say that the Government will consider the matter at the earliest possible opportunity.