§ 71. Mr. GRAHAMasked the Secretary to the Treasury the amount of the Grant given by the Government for encouraging the growing of tobacco in Ireland; in what manner the money is applied; who is responsible for the preparation and administration of the schemes; and whether a public audit is made of the accounts in respect thereto?
§ Mr. MONTAGUProvision is made in the Estimates for a Grant not exceeding £6,375 for this purpose in 1916–17. Payment of the Grant is made to the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction, who are responsible for its application in accordance with schemes approved by the Development Commissioners, and whose accounts are open to inspection by the Comptroller and Auditor-General in the usual way. The hon. Member should apply to the Vice-President of the Department if he desires any information as to the details of administration.