HC Deb 24 February 1910 vol 14 c333
Captain CRAIG

asked the Chief Secretary whether he can state if it is the intention of the Government to introduce legislation this Session dealing with Irish arterial drainage on the lines suggested by the Arterial Drainage Commission of 1905?

Mr. BIRRELL

Having regard to the proposed legislation indicated in His Majesty's Speech from the Throne, I cannot hold out any hope that legislation dealing with Irish arterial drainage on the lines suggested by the Arterial Drainage Commission of 1905 will be introduced this Session.