§ 65. Sir T. ESMONDEasked if the Government have as yet made any purchases of Irish oats for Army purposes; if so, to what extent; and if the authorities propose to make use of the existing supply of Irish oats before making further purchases abroad?
§ Mr. BIRRELLBeyond the fact that 10,000 tons of Irish oats have, as I understand, been purchased on behalf of one of our Allies, I have no information on the subject of the hon. Member's question.
§ Sir T. ESMONDEWill the right hon. Gentleman inquire into the matter?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI have made inquiries and obtained the information that 10,000 tons of Irish oats have been purchased on behalf of one of our Allies.
§ Sir T. ESMONDECan the right hon. Gentleman say how much was purchased for ourselves?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI can inquire.