85. Mr. F. HALLasked the principal heads under which the estimated deficit of £1,706,000 in Irish revenue for 1913–14 is made up; and whether this amount will be increased in the event of the Bill to amend the National Insurance Act becoming law?
§ Mr. BIRRELLAs regards the first part of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to the Memorandum on the financial provisions of the Government of Ireland Bill which has recently been laid before Parliament. As regards the second 231 part of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend the Secretary to the Treasury.
Mr. F. HALLWill the right hon. Gentleman say whether that statement agrees with all the statements that have been made by other Ministers upon the subject?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThat is a large question.