HC Deb 29 November 1917 vol 99 c2216
50. Sir PHILIP MAGNUS

asked whether, having regard to the possibility of changes being introduced into the representation of county and borough constituencies in Ireland, he will favourably consider the representation of the National University of Dublin and the Queen's University of Belfast in any redistribution scheme to be submitted to the House, especially with a view to the improvement of, and the creation of a wider and deeper interest in, education throughout Ireland?

Mr. BONAR LAW

A proposal for giving representation to these universities without increasing the total representation of Ireland would, if it met with general assent among the representatives of Ireland, be sympathetically considered by the Government.

Mr. MAURICE HEALY

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider the desirability of the Belfast University, if it wants a member, sharing it with the University of Dublin?