§ 53 and 54. Sir E. CARSONasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland (1) whether, in cases where grants of land are made to Irish soldiers who have served during the present War in pursuance of the Proclamation of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, advances will be made for the stocking and equipment of such lands; if so, upon what terms; (2) to whom applications should be addressed for grants of land by Irish soldiers who have served in the present War, and who have been discharged from the Army?
§ The ATTORNEY-GENERAL for IRELAND (Mr. A. W. Samuels)I would ask the right hon. and learned Member to await the introduction of the Bill, which it is hoped will take place shortly.
§ Sir E. CARSONAm I right in assuming that these grants of land are one of the conditions on which men are asked to enlist, and could we have a date fixed at which the Bill will be brought in; will it be passed before the Adjournment or after the time for voluntary enlistment has expired?
§ Mr. SAMUELSThat question should be addressed to the Leader of the House.
§ Mr. PRINGLECan the right hon. Gentleman say when voluntary enlistment is going to begin?
§ Mr. SAMUELSIt has begun.
§ Mr. PRINGLEIt has not !