§ 50. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that, at a recent meeting of the Irish Council of Agriculture, the President of the Irish Board of Agriculture spoke against the Government's policy of Conscription; and, if so, whether he has received the-right hon. Gentleman's resignation?
§ Mr. SHORTTThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. I have seen a full Press report of the speech referred to, and in it the President of the Irish Board of Agriculture expressly stated that the question of Conscription was one for the Government, and his remarks generally were directed to calling attention to the needs of agricultural labour. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.
§ Mr. HOGGEMay I ask my right hon. Friend whether he has changed his views with regard to Conscription since his appointment?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat does not arise out of this question.