HC Deb 29 July 1912 vol 41 cc1609-10
31. Sir THOMAS ESMONDE

asked the Secretary to the Treasury if he is aware that the Chief Secretary for Ireland has requested the Board of Works to draw up plans for a pier that they have suggested at Courtown, county Wexford, and that they have refused to do so; and if he will instruct the Board to comply with the wishes of the Irish Government without further delay?

Mr. MASTERMAN

The hon. Baronet appears to be under a misapprehension. The Board of Works have supplied the Irish Government with all the particulars in their possession relative to the pier at Courtown Harbour. Applicants for Grants from the Development Fund must draw up their own plans in the first instance.

Sir T. ESMONDE

Will the right hon. Gentleman inquire of the Chief Secretary whether he asked the Board of Works to draw up plans for this particular harbour, and, if so, what the answer was? And if they refused, will the right hon. Gentleman instruct the Board to supply the plans to the Chief Secretary?

Mr. MASTERMAN

I think I have given the answer, but I am willing to make further inquiries into the matter.