§ MR. GINNELL (Westmeath, N.)I beg to ask the Prime Minister in view of discussion on the new Irish Land Bill and the important bearing free importation of Canadian store cattle would have on the ability of purchasers to pay annuities contracted on the basis of those cattle being excluded, whether he can give any assurance that the present embargo against those cattle will be maintained, and, if so, for how long, or whether it is liable to be removed after tenants have signed purchase agreements and while they are paying annuities.
§ MR. ASQUITHThe Government do not purpose as at present advised to initiate legislation at present for the admission of Canadian cattle. I cannot give any pledges as to the future; nor can I predict what action may be taken by any future Government.