§ Mr. LONSDALEWhat was the total amount paid out of the Parliamentary Vote in respect of the maintenance of children in industrial and reformatory schools in Ireland in April, 1908, and 1909, respectively?
§ Mr. BIRRELLIn April, 1908, £26,853, and in April, 1909, £26,715.
§ Mr. LONSDALEWill the right hon. Gentleman say why only £25,000 has been put into the Vote on Account of this service, and how does he propose to meet the charges for maintenance in those institutions when the sums granted by Parliament have been exhausted?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe attention of the Treasury has been called to the fact that the Vote on Account was to some small extent insufficient for the purpose, and other provision has been made. There will be no delay in the matter.