§ 87. Mr. FIELDasked the Food Controller whether his attention has been directed to the deputation attending the 1811 Dublin Chamber of Commerce respecting the complaints of sweetmeats and confectionery associations; and whether any arrangement has been made respecting the price and supply of potatoes in Ireland?
§ Major ASTORThe Sweetmeat Restriction Order of 12th April, 1918, did not apply to Ireland, but at the request of the Irish Food Control Committee an Order was issued on 31st May, which imposed in the case of Ireland restrictions very similar to those imposed upon the sale of sweetmeats in Great Britain by the previous Order. I gather that the Council of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce were not in favour of the extension of these restrictions to Ireland. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative, except that arrangements have been made for the purchase of the exportable surplus of sound ware potatoes at the prices which have already been announced.