§ Mr. MEAGHERasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that, during last Session, a promise was given in this House that a Bill for the reform of the Irish Poor Laws would be introduced at the commencement of the present Session; whether he is aware that all classes in Ireland are in favour of immediate legislation on this subject, and that the findings of the Viceregal Commission are recommended as the basis of such legislation and, if so, whether he can explain the delay in introducing a Bill on the subject, seeing that it would pass as a non-contentious measure; and whether he will now take steps to have the Bill, which he promised, dealing with Irish Poor Law reform, introduced into the House?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI have nothing to add to the reply given by my right hon. Friend' the Prime Minister to a question asked by the hon. and gallant Member for East Down on 22nd February.