HC Deb 15 July 1909 vol 7 cc2286-7
Mr. LUNDON

asked whether the Tipperary (No. 2) District Council have applied to the Local Government Board for the services of an arbitrator for Part II. of the scheme formulated by the Tipperary (No. 2) District Council in connection with the Labourers Act; and, if they have, what is the cause of the delay in appointing him, and how soon may it be expected the appointment will be made?

Mr. CHERRY

The Order appointing the arbitrator in this case was signed on Monday last.

Mr. LUNDON

asked whether the loan for Part I. of the scheme formulated by the Tipperary (Mo. 2) District Council in connection with the Labourers Act has been applied for; and, if so, what is the cause of the delay in forwarding the first instalment to the council so that the building of the cottages may be put in hand before winter sets in?

Mr. CHERRY

There has been no delay on the part of the Local Government Board in this case. The council's application for sanction to the loan was received by the Board on the 3rd instant; the loan was sanctioned by the Board on the 5th instant, and the council so informed on the 6th instant. The Land Commission was recommended to advance the first instalment on the 8th instant, and, in accordance with their practice, it will be issued to-day.