HC Deb 16 June 1913 vol 54 c43
75. Mr. GINNELL

asked the Chief Secretary if he is now in a position to say when the further loan required for the purposes of the Labourers Acts at the land purchase rate of interest will be available, and its amount; and whether the approved schemes held in abeyance awaiting it will now be dealt with in their order of priority?

Mr. BIRRELL

I am unable at present to make any statement with regard to the first paragraph of the question. If and when the loan is obtained there will be no difficulty in dealing with schemes already formulated in order of priority should it be deemed advisable to do so.

Mr. GINNELL

Will the right hon. Gentleman be able to make a statement before the end of the present Session?

Mr. BIRRELL

Yes, certainly.

Mr. SHEEHAN

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind his promise to answer it on the Irish Purchase Bill?

Mr. BIRRELL

Of course, it can only be considered in connection with advances under the Purchase Act.