HC Deb 25 July 1908 vol 193 cc613-4
Mr. MOORE (Armagh, N.)

I beg to ask the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) if his attention has been called to the Report and Draft Bill published by the Society for the Suppression of Vermin; and if he proposes on behalf of the Department by regulation, or circular, or otherwise to take steps to stamp out the rat pest in Ireland, or in any event to limit its increase.

THE CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND (Mr. BIRRELL,) Bristol, N.

My attention has been called to the Report and Draft Bill in Question. We are very anxious to take all the steps necessary for this admirable purpose

CAPTAIN CRAIG

. Has the right hon. Gentleman consulted the President of the Board of Trade on the matter?

[No Answer was returned.]