§ Mr. M'MORDIEasked the Chief Secretary if, having regard to the offer of the Belfast Corporation, he will consider the advisability of legislation placing the resident magistrates in Belfast on similar conditions to those enjoyed by the Dublin police magistrates?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI agree that legislation giving effect to the offer of the Corporation to supplement the salaries of the Belfast resident magistrates would be desirable. I see no opportunity, however, of introducing a Bill for the purpose at present. I would suggest to the hon. Member that he might consider whether the object could not be carried out by inserting clauses in the Belfast Local Bill now before Parliament.