§ Mr. JOHN ROCHEasked whether, from the correspondence that has taken place between the Congested Districts Board and Lord Clanricarde's agent, the right hon. Gentleman has any hope that the estate may be purchased by a voluntary arrangement during the life of the present owner?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI must ask the hon. Member not to press me too much on this point, as the Congested Districts Board are in negotiation with Lord Clanricarde's agent, and it would be unwise to say what the chances are of a voluntary sale.