§ Mr. LONSDALEasked what was the total amount levied in respect of extra police charges in Ireland in each of the financial years 1905-6 to 1908-9; and the total amount claimed in respect of similar charges during the nine months ended 31st December, 1909, exclusive of the amounts paid by Belfast and Londonderry under the special provisions applicable to these cities?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe charges for extra police (exclusive of the payments made by the Corporations of Belfast and Londonderry) for the several years mentioned in the question, and for the half-year ended 30th September, 1909, were as follows: For 1905-6, £l,572; for 1906-7, £2,726; for 1907-8, £13,933; for 1908-9, £26,256; and for the half-year ended 30th September last, £12,723. In accordance with statutory requirements the claims are prepared half-yearly for the six months ending 30th September and 31st March. Xo figures are therefore available for the last quarter of 1909.