HC Deb 25 October 1916 vol 86 cc1131-2
Captain DONELAN

(by Private Notice): Is the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) aware that in many parts of Ireland potatoes; when raised, are already beginning to give way in the pits, and will he take immediate steps with a view to avert the danger of a scarcity of potatoes in Ireland during the coming winter and spring?

Mr. T. W. RUSSELL (Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture,) Ireland

Perhaps the hon. Gentleman will be good enough to repeat the question to-morrow. I received it last night, and I communicated with the Department, but I have not yet had a reply to my inquiries.

Captain DONELAN

The right hon. Gentleman is, of course, aware that I asked the question by private notice at his request?

Mr. RUSSELL

Certainly!