§ 31. Major Sir BERTRAM FALLEasked the Prime Minister if it is absolutely necessary to take a census of the people this year; if such might be put off for a couple of years with advantage and economy; and if he will consider the matter.
§ Mr. BONAR LAWIn view of the great changes resulting from the War, I think it is very necessary that a census should be taken this year, and in any case, the arrangements which were confirmed by this House last Session have now gone so far that the cancellation of them is, I think, out of the question.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYAre you going to persist in taking a census in Ireland in the present circumstances?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWYes.
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI cannot say.