MR. FIELDI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War, whether he is aware that in the Customs House, Dublin, there is at present stored a large quantity of Russian oats, imported by contractors or intending contractors for the purpose of supplying Her Majesty's cavalry stationed in Ireland; and, whether in future tenders any provision will be made to prevent a preference to foreign imports and enable the native growers of corn to compete on reasonable terms?
§ MR. BRODRICKIt is not known at the War Office whether or not the facts are as stated by the hon. Member, and I can only repeat that the question of the supply of forage to the troops is under inquiry.