§ MR. BOLAND (Kerry, S.)I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the statement in the Nice Consular Report that lace made in Switzerland is sold at Nice as Irish-made lace; and whether he proposes to take any, and, if so, what steps to safeguard the interests of this Irish industry.
§ THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. GERALD BALFOUR,) Leeds, CentralI have seen a statement in the Report of His Majesty's Consul at Nice that Irish lace appears to be counterfeited at St. Gall in Switzerland. Inquiries will be made on the subject.