HC Deb 31 October 1911 vol 30 cc707-8
Mr. MacVEAGH

asked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture whether the Department has received a grant of £50,000 for aiding Irish fisheries; if so, whether he can state how it will be allocated; and whether, in allocating it, regard will be had to the representations made to the Department with reference to Kilkeel harbour, county Down, by the Parliamentary representative of the constituency?

The VICE-PRESIDENT of the DEPARTMENT of AGRICULTURE (Mr. T. W. Russell)

The Development Commissioners have notified the Department that they are prepared to recommend a grant of £50,000 in aid of Irish fisheries. The allocation of the sum in question is at present the subject of discussion between the Commissioners and the Department. The case of Kilkeel ranks amongst the proposals of the Department, and is not being overlooked.

Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSON

May we have an assurance that in considering the allocation other harbours in county Down, besides Kilkeel, will not be overlooked?

Mr. RUSSELL

That depends entirely on the funds at our disposal.