HC Deb 08 February 1911 vol 21 cc407-8W
Mr. LONSDALE

asked the Prime Minister, whether the office of Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture in Ireland had been vacated, in accordance with the understanding that this post should be held by a Member of this House; and, if so, whether he was in a position to name the new Vice-President?

Mr. BIRRELL

The Prime Minister has asked me to answer this question. Although the Vice-President has placed his resignation in the hands of the Prime Minister, my right hon. Friend has not thought fit in present circumstances to accept it. There is therefore no occasion to appoint a successor.