§ Mr. MacVEAGHasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether any and, if so, what Grant has been made for housing; whether any and, if so, what proportion has been car-marked for Ireland; if no part is hypothecated for Ireland, whether an equivalent Grant will be made for Ireland; whether local authorities in England have been offered that the Treasury will bear any loss in excess of the proceeds of a penny rate, whereas local authorities in Ireland have been told that they must bear any loss that occurs; and whether the same option will now be given to local authorities in Ireland as has been given to local authorities in England and Scotland?
§ Mr. BALDWINThis matter is now under consideration in connection with the housing proposals of His Majesty's Government.