§ 19. Mr. LUNDONasked whether the Irish Food Committee have approached the military authorities in Ireland with a view to securing help in the production of food by the supply of horses and military wagons; and, if not, will immediate steps be taken to see if such arrangement is possible?
§ Mr. DUKEThe Department of Agriculture have approached the military authorities in Ireland as to the possibility of obtaining horses for farm work. Only a limited number of horses can be released. I am told military wagons would be of little use for agricultural purposes