HC Deb 11 May 1916 vol 82 c922
97. Mr. FIELD

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether, seeing that some time since the military authorities favoured the establishment of an examining and receiving depot in Dublin as being more convenient and economical in time, labour and expense to them, he will state what has occurred to change that opinion; whether certain buildings in possession of the authorities could be made available with a moderate outlay; and whether, under these circumstances, the matter will be favourably reconsidered?

Mr. FORSTER

I understand that my hon. Friend is referring to the military authorities in Ireland. In my answer of the 9th instant I was referring to those who are directly responsible for the provision of such depots as are referred to, and their opinion has undergone no change. I fear that the matter cannot be reconsidered.

Mr. BRADY

Is it not the fact that the military authorities in Ireland recommended the establishment of this depot?

Mr. FORSTER

Yes, I believe that is so, but the military authorities who are responsible for its provision took a different view.