HC Deb 04 December 1919 vol 122 cc548-9
14. Lieut.-Colonel D. WHITE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he is aware that the prohibition of long-distance pigeon races to France and from France to England is most prejudicial to the full training of carrier pigeons; and if he will make representations to the French Government to ensure that, at any rate, after the ratification of Peace with Germany, these long-distance races may be resumed?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

I understand that the situation is as represented in the first part of the question. If the hon, and gallant Member will give me further par- ticulars, I will gladly consider whether the subject is one on which representations could properly be made to the French Government.

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