§ MR. W. J. CORBET (Wicklow, E.)asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord 192 Lieutenant of Ireland, If it is a fact that, three months ago, several Arklow fishermen applied for loans to build fishing boats, on the terms laid down by the Fishery Commissioners, but, as yet, have got no reply to their application; if he can state why the Inspectors of Fisheries have not given effect to the measure in the county of Wicklow, with regard to loans for fishing vessels, on the security of the vessels; and, if he will take steps to have loans made to the fishermen at Arklow, under the rules, so as to encourage the shipbuilding and fishing industries of that town?
§ THE CHIEF SECRETARY (Mr. JOHN MORLEY) (Newcastle-on-Tyne)The consideration of this matter has stood over, pending the decision on the question as to what districts it was intended to limit the application of the rule made by Lord Carnarvon for extending reproductive loans. The decision we have now arrived at is that the rule can only properly apply to the West and North-West Coasts of Ireland.