§ 27. Mr. DEVLINasked the Chief Secretary whether he proposes to take any action with regard to the distress which is officially admitted to exist amongst the women workers in the linen trade in Belfast?
§ Mr. DUKEI am advised that special measures of relief are not required to deal with the distress to which the hon. Member refers.
§ Mr. DEVLINWill the right hon. Gentleman make representations to the Ministry of Munitions to have munitions works in Belfast?
§ Mr. DUKEI know the Minister of Munitions is giving special attention to the possibility of employing labour in that way.
§ 30. Mr. DEVLINasked the Chief Secretary whether he will take steps to have the Small Holdings Act applied to Ireland in order to provide sustenance for the sweated workers in the linen trade in Belfast, who are deprived of the necessaries of life owing to low wages and lack of employment?
§ Mr. DUKEThe question of the best means of increasing the food supply of Ireland and of whether legislation is necessary for that purpose is engaging the attention of the Irish Government.