§ MR. O'REILLYasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland, If he will state what amount of profit has been realized on the transactions of the canteen in the constabulary depot, Dublin; and 1740 what has been done or is to be done with it?
§ SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACHThe amount of profit realized on this canteen from its establishment to December 31, 1876, was £3,016 4s. No decision has yet been arrived at as to its ultimate disposal, or as to what portion of it may safely be disposed of. When the canteen was first opened a small profit was charged on several of the articles sold; but, as experience of its working was required, the prices were reduced until at present the only articles on which profit is derived are ale and porter, which it is not considered advisable to sell below the ordinary retail prices.