§ Sir JOHN LONSDALEasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland what provision will be made in the Representation of the People Bill for the payment of the expenses of returning officers in Ireland; and if an opportunity will be given to the existing returning officers (the sheriffs) to inspect the proposed Schedule of expenses before its final adoption?
§ Mr. DUKESection 25 of the Bill provides for payment of the expenses by the Treasury, and requires the Treasury to prescribe a scale of maximum charges. Any representation which the sheriffs desire to make should, I think, be addressed to the Treasury.
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