54. Colonel NEWMANasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, having regard to the low bank rate and to the sums of money now seeking employment, he will consider the possibility of making an arrangement, in conjunction with the Government of this country and of the Provisional Government, with leading British and Irish banks whereby amounts up to one-half of the sums awarded as 1885 compensation in respect of malicious injury to property by the Irish County Courts could be advanced to those who hold the decrees, at a rate of interest not exceeding 2 per cent. above bank rate?
§ Sir J. BAIRDThe answer is in the negative.
Colonel NEWMANWill the hon. and gallant Gentleman say when the Chancellor of the Exchequer will be in his place, so that I can repeat the question?
§ Sir J. BAIRDI will communicate with my right hon. Friend.