LORD CLONBROCKMy Lords, I wish to ask His Majesty's Government the Question standing in my name. It is of a very simple nature, and I need not trouble your Lordships with any explanation. My Question is: How much has been received (up to the present or any recent date), in respect of the sinking fund from tenants' annuities paid under the Irish Land Act, 1903, and how much thereof has been applied or invested in making further advances under the Act.
LORD DENMANThe Answer to the first part of the Question as to the accumulated amount received in respect of the sinking fund from tenants' annuities paid under the Irish Land Act, 1903, from 10th June, 1903, to 30th June, 1908, is £190,955, and of this £182,100 has been applied in making further advances under the Act. I think that gives the noble Lord the information which he desires.