HC Deb 03 December 1912 vol 44 c2101
108. Mr. GINNELL

asked whether the fair due to be held in Castlepollard on the 10th December will be allowed?

The CHIEF SECRETARY for IRELAND (Mr. Birrell)

The Department are not yet in a position to state definitely whether the Westmeath scheduled district can be so contracted as to admit of the holding of Castlepollard fair on the 10th December. They are in communication with the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries on the subject.

Mr. GINNELL

Will the right hon. Gentleman ascertain by wire to-day and let me know?

Mr. BIRRELL

I will ascertain whether I can let you know by to-morrow.