HC Deb 13 March 1913 vol 50 cc430-1W
Sir JOHN LONSDALE

asked the Chief Secretary if his attention has been directed to a resolution passed by the Armagh Rural District Council and other public bodies in Ireland urging upon the Government the immediate necessity for providing an additional sum of at least £1,000,000 to enable rural district councils to complete their schemes for the housing of rural labourers; and if it is intended to make provision for this purpose in the present Session?

Mr. BIRRELL

I am aware that a number of resolutions of the nature referred to by the hon. Baronet have been passed by public bodies in Ireland, and I would refer to the reply which I gave to the question addressed to me on the subject yesterday by the hon. Member for North Wexford.

Sir J. LONSDALE

asked the Chief Secretary if his attention has been directed to the need for additional Grants in aid of municipal housing schemes in Ireland; and if it is intended to provide funds for this purpose this year?

Mr. BIRRELL

I would refer the hon. Baronet to the reply which I gave yesterday to a similar question on this subject addressed to me by the hon. Member for North Wexford.