HC Deb 13 February 1922 vol 150 cc587-8
46. Mr. W. SHAW

asked the Prime Minister whether the embargo which applies to cattle from Canada will also apply to cattle from the Irish Free State?

The PRIME MINISTER

I have no reason to think that the restrictions referred to will apply to cattle brought from the Free State, but the question as to whether legislation is necessary to remove any doubt on this point is now under consideration. In any case, the Minister of Agriculture's power to prohibit the landing of such cattle, should occasion arise, will not be affected.

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