§ Mr. MOOREasked the Chief Secretary if the Mr. George M'llroy who has been appointed a resident magistrate is the gentleman who acted as election agent to Mr. T. W. Russell in the recent election in South Tyrone; and what are his qualifications, if any, for this appointment?
§ Mr. BIRRELLMr. M'llroy's qualifications for the post of resident magistrate are the knowledge and experience acquired during eighteen years' practice as a solicitor. In the course of his duties as a solicitor he acted as Mr. Russell's election agent.