§ MR. J. P. FARRELL (Longford, N.)I beg to ask the hon. Member for North Huntingdonshire, as representing the Board of Agriculture, whether it is proposed to continue the present Order in reference to the importation of swine from Ireland for any fixed period, or to revoke same as soon as possible.
§ MR. AILWYN FELLOWESIt is not possible to fix a period for the continuance of the Swine Fever (Movement from Ireland) Order. Since the Order came into force on January 23rd last, the circumstances which influenced the Board's decision in passing it have not changed. The time, therefore, has not arrived for a reconsideration of the matter.
† See (4) Debates, cxli., 585.
§ MR. J. P. FARRELLDid any communications pass between the English and Irish Agricultural Departments on the subject?
§ MR. AILWYN FELLOWESYes, Sir; I am in continual communication with the Irish Department.