§ 9. Mr. T. W. BROWNasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that very many shopkeepers in Ireland 605 to whom the Rent Restrictions Act does not apply are being evicted from their premises by landlords selling the premises at excessive prices; and if he will take any and, if so, what steps to protect these shopkeepers?
§ The CHIEF SECRETARY for IRELAND (Mr. Macpherson)I am not aware of any shopkeepers of this class being evicted in the circumstances stated. I will be glad to make enquiries into any specific cases to which my hon. Friend calls my attention.