§ 56. Dr. Littleasked the Minister of Supply what was the percentage of iron in the samples of iron ore taken in County Down; and whether he will explore still further in that region with the object of taking additional samples for testing?
§ Sir A. DuncanThe samples taken from this field showed great variations. The excavations are at present waterlogged, but I am prepared to consider further sampling when conditions become favourable.
§ Dr. LittleHow many samples of iron ore were taken, and was the percentage arrived at the average of the analyses of these samples?
§ Sir A. DuncanQuite a number of samples were taken. These veins are very small, and one must consider much more than the actual content of a particular sample. The accessibility in quantity of the ore is a matter of vital importance.