§ 37. Major NEWMANasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware that a central food committee has for some months past been established by the Irish Republic Party at 6, Harcourt Street, Dublin; whether the efforts of this committee, as explained by them in a circular issued in November last, is to prevent the export of food from Ireland; has he information that points to an imminent shortage of food in Ireland; and, if so, will Ireland be immediately placed on a card system of rations similar to that now imposed on London and the Home counties?
§ Mr. CLYNESI have no official information as to the points raised in the first two parts of the question. The answer to the third part is in the negative; the fourth part of the question does not, therefore, arise.
§ Major NEWMANWould it be possible for the Ministry of Food to send round to this address and get one of those circulars or, if necessary. I can send him one, if he likes to see it?
§ Mr. CLYNESThat might be paying undue attention to the people referred to in the question.