HC Deb 24 May 1898 vol 58 cc543-4
MR. FIELD

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he has received a memorial from the Arklow Boatowners' and Fisher- men's Association; and whether the Government will give favourable consideration to the various requirements set forth in that memorial so as to place the Irish fishing industry on an equality as to funds, brands, communication, and facilities as those enjoyed by English and Scotch fishermen?

MR. GERALD BALFOUR

I received the memorial yesterday; the representations which it contains will receive consideration.