HC Deb 12 March 1913 vol 50 c243
38. Sir THOMAS ESMONDE

asked the Chief Secretary if he will consider the question of providing a Grant in aid of municipal housing schemes in Ireland?

Mr. BIRRELL

The question of the housing of the poor in towns is a very serious one, and I am ready to consider any suggestions which may be made to me with regard to it, but I cannot make any promise on the subject.