HC Deb 31 July 1919 vol 118 c2250
20. Major O'NEILL

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if he can give any further information as to the negotiations with the Treasury in connection with the proposed increase of the salaries of resident magistrates?

Mr. HENRY

I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the reply given to the question on this subject asked by the hon. Member for North Fermanagh on the 24th instant, and to which there is nothing to add at present.

Major O'NEILL

Is it not the case that so long ago as April last the Chief Secretary met a deputation of resident magistrates, and agreed to grant them an increased salary of £150? If that is so, how is it the matter has been so long delayed?

Mr. HENRY

My right hon. Friend did meet a deputation on the subject, but it was not exactly in his power to agree to an increase. He is doing his best to secure an increase, and hopes that lie will be successful.

Mr. MacVEAGH

Do the Government propose to increase the Dog Tax in order to give this increase?

Mr. HENRY

No, Sir. They are outside the ambit of the Dog Tax.

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