§ Mr. GINNELLasked the Chief Secretary if he can conveniently state what works in Ireland of a large national character, such as arterial drainage and revival of industries, are overdue and urgent but deferred to an Irish authority; and what portion of the £330,000,000 restitution, due to Ireland in respect of excessive taxation since the Union, do the Government propose to ear-mark for each of these purposes?
§ Mr. BIRRELLNo, Sir. I cannot conveniently state anything of the kind.
§ Mr. JAMES HOPEDoes the right hon. Gentleman admit that this £330,000,000 is a correct figure?
§ Mr. BIRRELLNo; I do not.