§ 10. Mr. FIELDasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he can state what arrangements have been or are being made to give security of tenure to Irish plot-holders similar to those granted for allotments in Great Britain; whether the money now paid to British holders will be 2852 given to Irish plot-holders; and whether, in view of the urgency of continuing food production, he will expedite legislation?
§ Mr. SHORTTThe whole subject of plot-holders is under consideration, but I am not yet in a position to make any statement. With regard to the latter part of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to the replies given to his previous questions on the subject.
§ Mr. FIELDAm I to understand that the right hon. Gentleman will give at least the same security for continuation of food production in Ireland as is given to the allotment-holders in Great Britain?
§ Mr. SHORTTI am afraid I can add nothing to what I have said. The position in Ireland so far as the plot-holder himself is concerned is the same as in England.