§ 11. Mr. FIELDasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that owing to the condition of many poor people in Dublin it is necessary to continue the Grant to the distress committee; and whether he will inquire into the matter and assist them to obtain a Grant from the Treasury?
§ The CHIEF SECRETARY for IRELAND (Mr. Birrell)The Treasury have notified the Local Government Board that they do not propose to make Grants to distress committees this year in any part of the United Kingdom.