§ Mr. FIELDasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that the question of permanent tenancy will arise when those plots under the management of the Vacant Land Cultivation Society or the Dublin Corporation Committee are "wanted for building sites; whether provision will previously be made by the extension of the English Allotments Act to Ireland; and whether he is aware that, unless compulsory and adequate powers are given to local authorities, it will be difficult, if not impossible, to continue city and urban tillage in the same way as it is now carried on?
§ Mr. DUKEThe question of the permanent tenancy of the plots has not, so far, arisen. I shall keep myself informed of the circumstances, and propose a compulsory measure if I see that such a proposal ought to be made. At present this is not so.