HC Deb 21 November 1912 vol 44 c457
20. Colonel RAWSON

asked whether, under the provisions of Clause 9 (3) of the Government of Ireland Bill, the Irish Parliament can repeal the Corrupt Practices Act?

Mr. BIRRELL

The Corrupt Practices Acts, so far as they relate to the qualification or disqualification of Members, cannot be repealed by the Irish Parliament.