HC Deb 12 January 1916 vol 77 cc1608-9
75. Mr. FARRELL

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he has yet approached the Treasury on the subject of an increase to prison warders in Ireland; and, if so, with what result?

Mr. BIRRELL

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative, and I am not yet in a position to reply to the second part.

Mr. FARRELL

Can the right hon. Gentleman say how soon he hopes to be in a position to reply?

Mr. BIRRELL

If it rested with me, to-morrow, but as it does not I cannot say.