HC Deb 23 May 1916 vol 82 c1965
82. Mr. BYRNE

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that bad housing conditions and the low rate of wages paid to the working classes are the principal causes of dissatisfaction in Ireland; and if he will state what steps, if any, the Government will take to remedy this evil?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Herbert Samuel)

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to his similar question on the 17th instant