HC Deb 30 August 1909 vol 10 cc21-2
Captain CRAIG

asked the Chief Secretary whether it is the intention of the Government to reintroduce the Afflicted Children (Ireland) Bill; and, if so, on what date?

Mr. CHERRY

I can only refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary to a question asked by the hon. Member for South Belfast on 26th October last to the effect that he would be very glad to introduce a Bill on the subject if he had any assurance that it would meet with general approval. It is obvious that no such legislation can be introduced this Session.

Captain CRAIG

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this Bill is very much wanted in Ireland, and that it is approved of on all hands?

Mr. CHERRY

I am well aware of that fact, and I deeply regret that it is impossible to make it a non-contentious measure.