§ 46. Sir J. D. REESasked whether Ireland will or may return her present representation for ten months after the Government of Ireland Bill becomes law; and whether, during that period, the Irish Members in full strength will be able to vote in this House of Commons, notwithstanding the fact that they are to be reduced in numbers so soon as the Irish Parliament shall meet for the first time?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI must refer the hon. Member to the provisions of the Fill, especially Clauses 49 and 45.
§ Sir J. D. REESMay I ask the Prime Minister if it is the case that the Irish 1358 Members in full strength would, under those circumstances, be able to vote in this House pending their removal to the Irish Parliament?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI ask the hon. Member to read the Bill.
§ Sir J. D. REESIs the Prime Minister not prepared to allow that it is possible to read the Bill without being perfectly clear about it?