HC Deb 26 February 1919 vol 112 cc1735-6
51. Major O'NEILL

asked the Prime Minister whether it is the intention of the Government to introduce legislation extending the operation of the Temperance (Scotland) Act, 1913, to other parts of the United Kingdom?

Mr. BONAR LAW

It is not the intention of the Government to adopt the course suggested.

Major O'NEILL

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is a considerable body of opinion in the North of Ireland in favour of local option, and is there any chance of the North of Ireland being put on the same footing as Scotland in this respect?

Mr. BONAR LAW

Yes, I believe that there is such an opinion.

Mr. DEVLIN

I believe that there is not.

Mr. BONAR LAW

There is evidently a difference of opinion, but in any case the Government are not prepared to adopt the Scottish method.

Mr. DEVLIN

We want nothing Scottish in Ireland.