HC Deb 17 April 1917 vol 92 c1499
23. Mr. GINNELL

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland what progress has been made towards providing the people of Irish towns and villages with land for the upkeep of cows for the supply of milk, especially for children, a provision of which he admits the necessity; if legislation for this purpose is necessary, whether it will be introduced without further delay; whether the land will be available by the end of this month; whether sufficient will be provided for the winter feeding as well as for the summer feeding of the cows; and if he will state generally how and by whom the land is to be held?

Mr. DUKE

I am told that legislation would be required in order to give effect to the hon. Member's suggestion, and I see no present prospect of such legislation.

Mr. GINNELL

Then has it not been done this season?