§ 53. Mr. GRETTONasked if there is any Clause in the Government of Ireland Bill which would prevent the Irish Parliament repealing or altering in any way the Food and Drugs Acts, 1875 to 1879 and 1899, and, if so, which?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThere is nothing in the Bill to prevent the Irish Parliament repealing or altering the provisions of these Acts as regards matters within their legislative powers.
§ Mr. GRETTONWill the right hon. Gentleman say what he means by qualifications of legislative power?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI meant to refer to the restrictions imposed on the legislative powers of the Irish Parliament by Clause 2 of the Bill.