§ 75. Mr. FARRELLasked 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. BIRRELLThe 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. FARRELLCan the right hon. Gentleman say how soon he hopes to be in a position to reply?
§ Mr. BIRRELLIf it rested with me, to-morrow, but as it does not I cannot say.