§ CAPTAIN DONELANI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that there is at present no Government brand for Irish cured fish; and whether, in view of the advantage which this privilege confers upon English and Scotch fishermen, steps will be taken to place Irish fishermen upon an equality in this respect?
§ MR. GERALD BALFOURI believe the fact is as stated in the first paragraph. Legislation would be necessary to provide for a branding fee, and the punishment of any infringement of a brand, and I cannot give any undertaking to introduce legislation in this direction without further inquiry.
§ CAPTAIN DONELANWill the right honourable Gentleman make further inquiry?
§ R. GERALD BALFOURYes.
§ MR. GERALD BALFOURI cannot promise that without seeing it.