§ Major O'NEILL(by Private Notice) asked the Food Controller whether it is the case that the dock workers at Irish ports are refusing to load any pigs or pig-products for export to Great Britain; whether this action is intended as a protest against the enormous increase in the price of home-cured bacon since control was removed; and what action he proposes to take in view of the state of affairs which has arisen?
§ Mr. PARKERThe facts are as stated in the question. The matter is engaging the attention of the Government.
§ Major O'NEILLAre these men still refusing to handle the bacon?
§ Mr. PARKERI am afraid I am not in possession of any further information.
Mr. J. JONESWhy should these men help to export food to other countries when they are going short themselves?