GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND.

HC Deb 28 May 1918 vol 106 cc666-7

43. Mr. HOGGE

asked when the Government's Home Rule proposals are to be introduced?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I can add nothing to the previous replies on this subject.

Mr. HOGGE

Are we to understand that the Government have done nothing during the Recess to get this matter forward?

Mr. BONAR LAW

If the hon. Gentleman understands that, it will be a misunderstanding.

Mr. OUTHWAITE

Is a Home Rule Bill to be introduced?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The drafting of the Bill is still proceeding.

Mr. KING

Does the right hon. Gentleman intend at an early date to make some statement upon the new policy adopted in Ireland, and, in doing so, will he give an opportunity to the House of discussing the new development in the Irish position?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I have at present no intention of making any statement on the subject.