§ 49. Captain DONELANasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office the amount of potatoes shipped from Ireland by or for the Government during the present season?
§ Mr. FORSTERI am informed that 2,424 tons of potatoes have been shipped from Ireland by the War Department during the present season.
§ Captain DONELANIs the hon. Gentleman aware that owing to the shortage all the potatoes grown in Ireland this year are required for home consumption?
§ Mr. FORSTERThe whole potato question is engaging our very careful attention.