HC Deb 06 April 1914 vol 60 cc1639-40W
Mr. SHEEHAN

asked the Chief Secretary whether he intends to produce a separate Labourers (Ireland) Bill this year to provide sufficient moneys for completing the labourers' settlement and for securing fixity of tenure to labourers in their cottages?

Mr. BIRRELL

The Irish Land Bill makes provision for these additional advances, but does not alter the tenure on which the cottages may be held under district councils. I cannot at present make any statement as to the necessity for a separate Labourers Bill this year.