§ Mr. P. MEEHANasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if he will consider the advisability of immediately introducing a Bill to amend Section 7 of 25 and 26 Vic, cap. 83, so as to empower boards of guardians, on the recommendation of a medical officer, to send poor persons, whether inmates of workhouse or otherwise, to an extern hospital for special treatment?
§ Mr. DUKEThe representations which have been received as to the necessity for such an amendment of the law are being considered.