HC Deb 23 November 1911 vol 31 cc1371-2
Mr. WILLIAM O'BRIEN

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he can now give the names of the proposed Irish Insurance Commissioners; and if he can give the number of officers, referees, and servants proposed to be appointed in Ireland, and inform the House in what manner they are to be appointed?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

I am not yet in a position to answer the first part of the hon. Member's question; as regards the second part, I would refer him to the answers given yesterday to the hon. Member for Taunton and the hon. Member for the College Division of Glasgow.

Sir E. CARSON

May I inquire whether an estimate of the expense has been made?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

Of the Commissioners?

Sir E. CARSON

Of the Commissioners and the other officers referred to in the question?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

Well, of course, an estimate has been made of the general expense of the scheme.

Sir E. CARSON

I mean in regard to Ireland?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

I am not able to give the hon. and learned Gentleman any figures.

Mr. W. O'BRIEN

May I ask whether we shall have the names before the Report stage, and also whether there will be an opportunity for the discussion of the whole matter?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

I am afraid I cannot give an answer to that question, but I will communicate with my right hon. Friend.