§ 46. Sir J. LONSDALEasked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) what arrangements have been made for a supply of flax seed to Irish growers for the coming season?
§ Mr. DUKEFor a considerable time past the Department have been constantly in communication with the Foreign Office and with Irish importers with a view to securing sufficient flax seed for Irish requirements next season. A large quantity of seed has been purchased, and it is hoped that this supply will be available before the commencement of the sowing season. It is understood that there are at present in Ireland about 8,000 bags of imported seed remaining from last season, which it is hoped may be suitable for sowing in spring. The whole question will continue to receive the Department's most careful attention.