HC Deb 21 November 1927 vol 210 c1398
45. Sir WILLIAM DAVISON

asked the Prime Minister if he will inform the House as to the result of the negotiations with the Government of the Irish Free State with regard to the repatriation to their domicile of origin of pauper citizens of the Irish Free State who have at present to be maintained by Poor Law authorities in Great Britain?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Baldwin)

I understand that no negotiations have taken place recently with the Government of the Irish Free State on this subject, but the whole question is being examined.

Sir W. DAVISON

Does my right hon. Friend realise how very serious are the burdens on local authorities in this country, and will he expedite the negotiations, or commence them if they are in abeyance, so that something may be dine in this matter?

The PRIME MINISTER

I think that applies only to one or two districts.

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