HC Deb 15 May 1912 vol 38 c1128
Mr. DOUGLAS HALL

asked whether, in the event of the Government of Ireland Bill becoming law, the Irish Members of the Imperial Parliament will retire when the Imperial House of Commons is dissolved or when the Irish House of Commons is dissolved, or on both occasions?

The PRIME MINISTER

Irish Members of the Imperial Parliament will retire when the Imperial Parliament is dissolved.

Mr. JAMES HOPE

What will happen if the British House of Commons is dissolved at the time when the delegates under Clause 26 are over here?

The PRIME MINISTER

That will not happen for a good many years.

Mr. JAMES HOPE

What will happen then? Will there be any chance to wait and see?

The PRIME MINISTER

The hon. Member can raise the point in Committee.