HC Deb 28 July 1924 vol 176 cc1742-3
21. Mr. REID

asked the Prime Minister whether the answers of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council to the questions submitted to it regarding the Irish Boundary Commission will, when given, be communicated to this House?

26. Lieut.-Colonel HOWARD-BURY

asked the Prime Minister whether he has advised His Majesty to make public the decision of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in the matter of the Irish Boundary Commission; and, if so, will he say what it is?

The PRIME MINISTER

The Report of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in regard to the Irish Boundary Commission has not yet been received; but when it is, steps will be taken at once to communicate it to Parliament.

Lieut.-Colonel HOWARD-BURY

Can the right hon. Gentleman say how long it will be before he receives the Report?

The PRIME MINISTER

I cannot say. It is still in the hands of the Judicial Committee.

Mr. HUGH O'NEILL

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the judgment will be given in full to the public?

The PRIME MINISTER

Certainly; whatever is sent to us will be given in full to the public.

Viscount CURZON

Will the Report be forthcoming before Parliament rises?

The PRIME MINISTER

I cannot say. It is impossible for me to say. It is not in my hands.

Colonel GRETTON

Is it not a fact that the Report is not made to the Prime Minister? It is made to the Crown.

The PRIME MINISTER

No; I think there is a mistake there.