48. Mr. F. HALL (Dulwich)asked the Prime Minister if he would state when it is intended that the Government of Ireland Bill shall be introduced into the House of Lords; and if, in the event of its rejection, the measure will forthwith be presented for Royal Assent, even if no decisive result has at that time been arrived at from the conferences now proceeding?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEMy right hon. Friend can make no statement as regards the first part of the question. The latter part is based on an hypothesis, and he is not prepared to answer it.