§ Mr. JEREMIAH MacVEAGHasked when the rules under the Polling Districts (Ireland) Act, 1908, will be issued?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe rules have been drafted and submitted to counsel. They require very careful consideration, but the Local Government Board hope to be in a position to issue them shortly.
§ Mr. J. MacVEAGHCan the right hon. Gentleman state what "shortly" means?
§ Mr. BIRRELLIt is an ordinary Parliamentary phrase; it means as soon as possible.