HC Deb 09 June 1913 vol 53 c1263
87. Sir THOMAS ESMONDE

asked the Chief Secretary when he proposes to introduce his Bill to establish a Public Trustee for general purposes in Ireland?

Mr. BIRRELL

I have had the preparation of this Bill under consideration, but there are difficulties as regards the necessary guarantee on the Consolidated Fund, and I am beginning to fear that no useful purpose would be served by introducing the Bill during the present Session.

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