§ 71. Mr. LARDNERasked the Vice-President if he can give any information as to the importation of Chinese pork into Ireland during the last twelve months; whether he is aware that it has recently been landed at Irish ports under the designation of other merchandise; and does he propose to take any steps to prevent this practice in future?
§ Mr. RUSSELLImportations of Chinese pork or bacon into Ireland have taken place during the past twelve months, but not in large quantities. The Department are not aware that such pork has recently been imported under the designation of other merchandise.
§ Mr. LARDNERIf the attention of the right hon. Gentleman's Department is drawn to the statements published in the Press in Ireland that large quantities of Chinese pork are brought in, will he take steps through his inspectors to prevent this swindle?
§ Mr. RUSSELLI have said no such practice has been brought to the notice of the Department.
§ Mr. LARDNERIf the Department's attention is drawn to it, will he put on his inspectors to prevent that fraud?
§ Mr. RUSSELLCertainly.