§ 67. Mr. LOGANasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether his attention has been called to the loss to shipping companies and railway services, and labour losses, by the Irish Free State exporters sending lamb carcases to this country at 8s. 6d. per head less than it costs to send live animals; whether he is aware that, for every100 lambs dressed in Ireland and sent here, three men are putout of work in this country; and whether he is prepared to negotiate with the Irish Free State for more amicable and mutualarrangements?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for DOMINION AFFAIRS (Mr. Malcolm MacDonald)My right hon. Friend is aware that representations have been made on the lines suggested in the first part of the hon. Member's question. These representations are now under careful examination, and he is not at present in a position to make any statement on the subject.
§ Mr. LOGANAre we to take it from that answer that it is possible that an amicable arrangement may be made in regard to this question between this country and the Irish Free State?
§ Mr. MacDONALDI cannot add Any thing to what I have said.