§ Mr. HUGH LAWasked the Chief Secretary whether he is aware that there is much discontent among the ex-officers of the Royal Irish Constabulary regarding the present condition of the Force Fund; and when he hopes to introduce legislation dealing therewith?
§ Mr. BIRRELLAs I have stated on previous occasions I have received many and diverging representations on the subject of the Constabulary Force Fund which is being gradually wound up in the most equitable and beneficial manner possible, and in the way which fulfils the purpose for which it was founded. In these circumstances I do not propose to introduce any legislation in regard to it.