HC Deb 23 July 1912 vol 41 c973
46. Mr. HORNER

asked the Prime Minister whether, if the Government of Ireland Bill becomes law, the Irish Parliament will have power to repeal or alter the Companies Act, the Sale of Goods Act, the Bills of Exchange Act, the Factory and Workshop Acts, and the Shops Act?

The CHIEF SECRETARY for IRELAND (Mr. Birrell)

Generally speaking, the Irish Government will have power to alter or repeal these Acts as regards purely Irish matters.