HC Deb 14 October 1908 vol 194 cc319-20
MR. BARRIE (Londonderry, N.)

I beg to ask the Prime Minister when he now proposes to make his promised statement re the finances of The Irish Land Act, 1903.

MR. ASQUITH

The matter is well advanced, and I hope a statement will be made very soon. I cannot as yet fix the exact date.

MR. BARRIE

In view of the increasing urgency of this matter may we hope for the statement next week?

MR. ASQUITH

I hope so, but I cannot say definitely.

MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN (Worcestershire, E.)

Will the statement be made in a form which will admit of discussion?

MR. ASQUITH

When the time comes we will try and provide opportunities.