§ MR. ERRINGTONasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland, "Whether his attention has been called to the falling off which has been taking place in the quality of Irish butter, and the consequent alarming depreciation in English and Foreign Markets of the value of that important staple of Irish production; and, whether, under these circumstances, he will introduce or support a Bill to establish a Government brand for Irish butter, similar to that which has proved so effective in raising and keeping up the character of Scotch herrings?
§ MR. J. LOWTHERI have seen statements to the effect that there has been a depreciation, as the hon. Gentleman suggests, in the quality of Irish butter; but it appears to me that the real remedy lies in the hands of the persons who ask redress. If they would improve the quality of the butter they would attain their object in the shortest manner. But I will see whether anything can be done in the direction the hon. Member suggests, and will communicate with the Agricultural Society and other persons, on whose opinion it might be useful to form a judgment.
§ MR. ERRINGTONSir, I beg to give Notice that on Monday I shall ask leave to introduce a Bill to establish Government brands on Irish butter.