HC Deb 16 February 1914 vol 58 cc582-3
56. Lord ROBERT CECIL

asked whether it is the intention of the Government to propose the exclusion of Ulster from the operation of the Government of Ireland Bill?

The PRIME MINISTER

I cannot at this moment anticipate the statement which I have undertaken to make to the House on this subject.

Mr. JAMES HOPE

Can the right hon. Gentleman say in what Parliamentary form the amended proposal will be put forward?

The PRIME MINISTER

I would rather not say that at the present moment.

Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

Can the right hon. Gentleman give us an idea?

The PRIME MINISTER

I did last week.

Lord ROBERT CECIL

To what portion of his speech does the right hon. Gentleman refer; I do not think the House is quite clear?

The PRIME MINISTER

I thought I had made it clear: I said that as soon as the necessary financial business was concluded I would make a statement.

Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

The 1st of April!